Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 160,025 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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LAKESIDE HIGHWAY 136 6 MI N
AMARILLO, TX 79108
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- POTTER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 1, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 3, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110042010999
How This Compares
#119
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#229
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 202,920 | — |
| 2016 | 171,693 | -15% |
| 2017 | 160,025 | -7% |
| 2018 | 191,040 | +19% |
| 2019 | 133,866 | -30% |
| 2020 | 63,981 | -52% |
| 2021 | 99,036 | +55% |
| 2022 | 85,037 | -14% |
| 2023 | 69,607 | -18% |
| 2024 | 46,468 | -33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,248 | 21,248 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 21,248 | 21,248 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,283 | 1,283 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,031 | 1,031 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 136 | 56 | — | 80 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,075 | 35,075 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 29,136 | 29,136 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,745 | 1,745 | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,538 | 1,538 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,487 | 1,487 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 40,689 | 40,689 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,571 | 36,571 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,455 | 2,454 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,302 | 2,302 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,626 | 1,626 | 0 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 249 | 249 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 230 | 216 | 0 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 216 | 216 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 203 | 203 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 106 | — | 53 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46,396 | 46,396 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 45,301 | 45,301 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,742 | 2,742 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,796 | 1,796 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,659 | 1,659 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 221 | 219 | — | 2 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 216 | 216 | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 168 | 112 | — | 57 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 31,901 | 31,901 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,163 | 29,163 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,304 | 1,304 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,229 | 1,190 | — | 39 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 344 | 63 | — | 282 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 33 | 33 | — | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 2 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 132,147 | 132,147 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,716 | 1,461 | — | 255 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 146,427 | 146,427 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,693 | 36,693 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,533 | 2,533 | — | — | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,893 | 1,893 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,759 | 1,503 | — | 255 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 976 | 200 | — | 776 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 332 | 219 | — | 113 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 282 | 282 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 118,608 | 118,608 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,167 | 33,167 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,429 | 2,429 | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,214 | 2,214 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,706 | 1,451 | — | 255 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 967 | 196 | — | 771 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 316 | 206 | — | 109 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 288 | 288 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 178 | 178 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 130,312 | 130,312 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,695 | 32,695 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,753 | 2,753 | — | — | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,689 | 1,434 | — | 255 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,056 | 201 | — | 855 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 351 | 228 | — | 123 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 194 | 194 | — | — | 1,132 | |
| Lead compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 177,724 | 177,724 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,340 | 14,340 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,188 | 4,188 | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,189 | 1,934 | — | 255 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,131 | 2,131 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,202 | 252 | — | 950 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 370 | 370 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 329 | 251 | — | 78 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,044 | |
| Lead compounds | 135 | 135 | — | — | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 109,438 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 95,790 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 38,843 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES SW LANDFILL TX
CANYON, TX
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 9, 2019 | Apr 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 10, 2019 | Apr 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 12, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2013 | May 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 24, 2005 | Jul 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jan 17, 2003 | Aug 4, 2003 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000750745-1 · Jun 17, 2024
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-15 · Nov 3, 2020
$6,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-14 · Feb 24, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-13 · Feb 3, 2020
$8,726
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-12 · Nov 8, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-11 · Oct 18, 2019
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-10 · Jun 11, 2019
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-9 · May 8, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-8 · May 2, 2019
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-7 · May 9, 2017
$3,713
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-6 · Dec 28, 2016
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-5 · Dec 5, 2016
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-4 · Nov 8, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-3 · May 14, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-2 · May 2, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD982289613-1 · Jun 24, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD007369713-1 · Feb 18, 2003
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