EPA TRI Facility · Electric Utilities

Calaveras Power Station

San Antonio, TX

Total releases
2.0M lbs
Chemicals reported
19
Carcinogens
3
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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Calaveras Power Station has reported 2.0M lbs of toxic releases across 19 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 3 are classified as carcinogens, representing 16% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Electric Utilities sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 67% 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.

#864 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 3.3% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Calaveras Power 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 2.0M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 19 distinct chemicals, 3 of which (16%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 1.3M lbs (67.4% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 15.3%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 13% - from 290.4K lbs to 329.5K lbs.

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 Calaveras Power Station has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Electric Utilities
NAICS Code
221112
Total Releases
2.0M lbs
Chemicals Reported
19
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Calaveras Power Station stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Calaveras Power Station
2.0M lbs
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94.0M lbs

98% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Calaveras Power Station
19
Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
36

47% less 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 Calaveras Power Station releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 2.0M lbs.

Land Disposal 1.3M lbs (67.4%)
Water Discharges 303.5K lbs (15.3%)
Air Releases 259.3K lbs (13.1%)
Off-site Transfers 83.2K lbs (4.2%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 13% (290.4K lbs to 329.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Calaveras Power 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 290.4K lbs 14
2020 373.5K lbs 14
2021 595.0K lbs 14
2022 393.9K lbs 14
2023 329.5K lbs 14

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 3 of 19 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Barium And Barium Compounds 1.1M lbs -
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 236.6K lbs -
Ammonia 135.2K lbs -
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 131.9K lbs -
Copper And Copper Compounds 72.4K lbs -
Zinc compounds 68.0K lbs -
Vanadium compounds 58.2K lbs -
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 48.1K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 39.9K lbs -
Manganese compounds 32.0K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 26.6K lbs Carcinogen
Hydrogen fluoride 23.6K lbs -
Copper compounds 15.7K lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 11.9K lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 9.5K lbs -
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 9.1K lbs -
Nickel compounds 6.1K lbs Carcinogen
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 868 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 6 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
29.2908, -98.3554
ZIP Code
78223
EPA Facility ID
78263WSMMR9599G

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 Calaveras Power Station release?
Calaveras Power Station has reported releases of 19 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 2.0M lbs. 3 of these (16%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Calaveras Power Station in?
Calaveras Power Station is classified under the "Electric Utilities" industry (NAICS code 221112), located in San Antonio, TX.
How long has Calaveras Power Station reported to the TRI?
Calaveras Power Station has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Calaveras Power Station release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Calaveras Power Station is land disposal, accounting for 67.4% of total releases (1.3M lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (15.3%).
Are emissions from Calaveras Power Station increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 13%, from 290.4K lbs to 329.5K lbs.
Is Calaveras Power 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 Calaveras Power Station release carcinogens?
Yes, Calaveras Power Station reports 3 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 16% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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