PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD
Quick Summary
- •Released 8 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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SEAVEY ISLAND
KITTERY, ME 03904
View on map ↗ - County
- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 19, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110040852459
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 | 8 | — |
| 2016 | 220 | +2554% |
| 2017 | 8 | -96% |
| 2018 | 8,263 | +100668% |
| 2019 | 9 | -100% |
| 2020 | 19,406 | +208561% |
| 2021 | 2 | -100% |
| 2022 | 6,689 | +290717% |
| 2023 | 28,949 | +333% |
| 2024 | 33 | -100% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,289 | 18,289 | — | — | 5,106 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,626 | 10,626 | — | — | 9,316 | |
| Nickel | 34 | 34 | — | — | 1,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 61,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,687 | 6,687 | — | — | 4,682 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 283,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 100,454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,739 | 9,739 | — | — | 9,678 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,664 | 9,664 | — | — | 10,591 | |
| Lead | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 102,923 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 106,503 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,218 | 8,218 | — | — | 7,337 | |
| Nickel | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1,532 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 157,373 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 8 | — | 8 | — | 3,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 128,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 81 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRIUMVARATE ENVIRONMENTAL CANADA
CONTRACOEUR
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
COMPLETE RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
FALL RIVER, MA
|
Lead | — | 2,759 | — | — |
|
RETRIEV TECHNOLOGIES INC
LANCASTER, OH
|
Lead | — | 8,384 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE
LOWELL, MA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MGMT OF NH
GONIC, NH
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COMPLETE RECYCLING SOLUTIONS LLC
FALL RIVER, MA
|
Nickel | — | 81 | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Nickel | 756 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVARATE ENVIRONMENTAL CANADA
CONTRACOEUR
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE
LOWELL, MA
|
Nickel | 0 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 13, 2018 | Jan 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 7, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Spent Lead-Acid Batteries Being Reclaimed | Aug 20, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2011 | Feb 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 22, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Spent Lead-Acid Batteries Being Reclaimed | Aug 22, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 22, 2007 | Jan 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2002 | Jul 17, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 1998 | Feb 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 13, 1995 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 1995 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1995 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1994 | Jun 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 1993 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 1993 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 1993 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 1993 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 22, 1993 | Sep 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 1992 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 29, 1991 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 29, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 22, 1990 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 14, 1989 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 14, 1989 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 23, 1988 | Dec 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 7, 1987 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 16, 1986 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 14, 1986 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 25, 1985 | Sep 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 4, 1984 | Sep 22, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.40 mg/L | 100.00 | +35% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +40% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.50 mg/L | 100.00 | +21% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +141% | Jun 2019 | 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.