WHELAN ENERGY CENTER POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,629 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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4520 E SOUTH ST
HASTINGS, NE 68901
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- ADAMS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001505602
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,081 | — |
| 2016 | 3,866 | -5% |
| 2017 | 3,629 | -6% |
| 2018 | 3,722 | +3% |
| 2019 | 3,607 | -3% |
| 2020 | 2,566 | -29% |
| 2021 | 3,078 | +20% |
| 2022 | 3,467 | +13% |
| 2023 | 2,717 | -22% |
| 2024 | 2,860 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,454 | 1,454 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,347 | 370 | 977 | — | 618,020 | |
| Lead | 27 | 3 | 24 | — | 3,586 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 17 | 1 | — | 46,756 | |
| Mercury | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 113 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1,397 | 473 | 924 | — | 547,101 | |
| Ammonia | 1,266 | 1,266 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 26 | 3 | 23 | — | 3,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 28,678 | |
| Mercury | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 107 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,929 | 1,929 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,464 | 384 | 1,080 | — | 748,010 | |
| Lead | 35 | 3 | 32 | — | 5,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 22 | 20 | 2 | — | 69,925 | |
| Mercury | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 168 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,557 | 1,557 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,459 | 379 | 1,080 | — | 648,960 | |
| Lead | 30 | 2 | 27 | — | 3,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 14 | 3 | — | 38,347 | |
| Mercury | 15 | 15 | 1 | — | 123 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,240 | 332 | 908 | — | 572,648 | |
| Lead | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 3,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 36,203 | |
| Mercury | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 105 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,068 | 2,068 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,469 | 317 | 1,153 | — | 735,199 | |
| Lead | 31 | 2 | 29 | — | 3,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 22 | 20 | 1 | — | 57,236 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | 108 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,974 | 1,974 | — | — | — | |
| Barium | 1,657 | 563 | 1,094 | — | 768,104 | |
| Manganese compounds | 44 | 42 | 1 | — | 57,481 | |
| Lead | 31 | 3 | 28 | — | 3,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | 135 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HASTINGS UTILITIES
HASTINGS, NE
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Barium | 618,020 | — | — | — |
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HASTINGS UTILITIES
HASTINGS, NE
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Manganese compounds | 46,756 | — | — | — |
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HASTINGS UTILITIES
HASTINGS, NE
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Lead | 3,586 | — | — | — |
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HASTINGS UTILITIES
HASTINGS, NE
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Mercury | 113 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1987 | Oct 28, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 1984 | Aug 21, 1984 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +47% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +16% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +4% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +104% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +58% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.60 deg F | 90.00 | +3% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 332.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +177% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.30 mg/L | 80.00 | +35% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.80 deg F | 90.00 | +5% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +16% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +107% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 120.00 | +29% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.20 | +30% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +45% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +217% | Jun 2015 | Open |
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.