EPA TRI Facility · Electric Utilities

Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center

West Alton, MO · Parent: Ameren Corp

Total releases
3.9M lbs
Chemicals reported
21
Carcinogens
3
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center has reported 3.9M lbs of toxic releases across 21 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 3 are classified as carcinogens, representing 14% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Electric Utilities sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 83% 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.

#518 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center 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 3.9M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 21 distinct chemicals, 3 of which (14%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 3.3M lbs (83.1% of total volume), followed by air releases at 16.6%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 28% - from 873.7K lbs to 629.3K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Ameren 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 Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Electric Utilities
NAICS Code
221112
Total Releases
3.9M lbs
Chemicals Reported
21
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center
3.9M lbs
Buick Mine/mill
48.2M lbs

92% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center
21
Buick Mine/mill
8

2.6× 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 Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 3.9M lbs.

Land Disposal 3.3M lbs (83.1%)
Air Releases 653.4K lbs (16.6%)
Water Discharges 10.6K lbs (0.3%)
Off-site Transfers 21 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 28% (873.7K lbs to 629.3K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center - 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 873.7K lbs 13
2020 733.0K lbs 13
2021 892.7K lbs 13
2022 796.7K lbs 14
2023 629.3K lbs 13

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 3 of 21 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1.7M lbs -
Barium And Barium Compounds 954.1K lbs -
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 499.4K lbs -
Zinc compounds 168.3K lbs -
Vanadium compounds 134.6K lbs -
Manganese compounds 98.4K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 63.2K lbs -
Copper compounds 56.7K lbs -
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 56.6K lbs -
Ammonia 47.8K lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 38.5K lbs -
Copper And Copper Compounds 36.8K lbs -
Hydrogen fluoride 34.1K lbs -
Lead compounds 23.9K lbs -
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 15.3K lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 13.1K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 10.4K lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 460 lbs -
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 309 lbs -
Naphthalene 56 lbs Carcinogen
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
38.9066, -90.2947
ZIP Code
63386
EPA Facility ID
63386SXPWR8501N

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 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 Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center release?
Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center has reported releases of 21 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 3.9M lbs. 3 of these (14%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center in?
Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center is classified under the "Electric Utilities" industry (NAICS code 221112), located in West Alton, MO.
How long has Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center reported to the TRI?
Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center is land disposal, accounting for 83.1% of total releases (3.3M lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (16.6%).
Are emissions from Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 28%, from 873.7K lbs to 629.3K lbs.
Is Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center 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 Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center release carcinogens?
Yes, Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center reports 3 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 14% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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  • This facility ranks #518 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
  • Check Missouri's statewide profile for the full picture: total facilities, water systems, and Superfund sites. View Missouri profile

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Ameren Missouri Sioux Energy Center. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.