EPA TRI Facility · Electric Utilities

LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION

Bedford, KY · Parent: PPL CORP

Total releases
6.2M lbs
Chemicals reported
31
Carcinogens
10
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION has reported 6.2M lbs of toxic releases across 31 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 10 are classified as carcinogens, representing 32% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Electric Utilities sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 50% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#338 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases — among the top 1.3% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 221112 (Electric Utilities). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 6.2M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 31 distinct chemicals, 10 of which (32%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 3.1M lbs (50.2% of total volume), followed by air releases at 44.6%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 3% — from 1.2M lbs to 1.2M lbs. The facility is operated under parent company PPL CORP.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Electric Utilities
NAICS Code
221112
Total Releases
6.2M lbs
Chemicals Reported
31
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION
6.2M lbs
NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS
35.2M lbs

82% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION
31
NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS
15

2.1× more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 6.2M lbs.

Land Disposal 3.1M lbs (50.2%)
Air Releases 2.8M lbs (44.6%)
Water Discharges 320.3K lbs (5.2%)
Off-site Transfers 25 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 3% (1.2M lbs to 1.2M lbs).

Reported total releases by year

LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION — annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes — not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 1.2M lbs 20
2020 1.2M lbs 20
2021 1.2M lbs 20
2022 1.4M lbs 20
2023 1.2M lbs 20

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 10 of 31 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2.5M lbs
Barium And Barium Compounds 637.2K lbs
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 568.3K lbs
Vanadium compounds 408.2K lbs
Zinc compounds 349.8K lbs
Manganese compounds 281.2K lbs
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 237.7K lbs
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 236.4K lbs
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 158.6K lbs
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 117.3K lbs
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 98.5K lbs
Nickel compounds 77.6K lbs Carcinogen
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 69.0K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 68.4K lbs
Lead compounds 67.2K lbs
Copper And Copper Compounds 62.5K lbs
Ammonia 55.9K lbs
Lead And Lead Compounds 48.0K lbs
Hydrogen fluoride 38.9K lbs
Thallium compounds 33.6K lbs
Thallium And Thallium Compounds 30.3K lbs
Cobalt compounds 26.9K lbs Carcinogen
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 25.1K lbs Carcinogen
Arsenic And Arsenic Compounds 21.7K lbs Carcinogen
Arsenic compounds 18.1K lbs Carcinogen
Beryllium And Beryllium Compounds 12.1K lbs Carcinogen
Beryllium compounds 11.5K lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 735 lbs
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 617 lbs
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 21 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 7 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
38.5935, -85.4131
ZIP Code
40006
EPA Facility ID
40006LSVLL487CO

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION release?
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION has reported releases of 31 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 6.2M lbs. 10 of these (32%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION in?
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION is classified under the "Electric Utilities" industry (NAICS code 221112), located in Bedford, KY.
How long has LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION reported to the TRI?
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION is land disposal, accounting for 50.2% of total releases (3.1M lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (44.6%).
Are emissions from LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 3%, from 1.2M lbs to 1.2M lbs.
Is LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION release carcinogens?
Yes, LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. - TRIMBLE COUNTY STATION reports 10 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 32% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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