NORTHEASTERN POWER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 97,898 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ROUTE 309 SOUTH
MCADOO, PA 18237
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- SCHUYLKILL County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 24, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000584421
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 81,473 | — |
| 2016 | 79,366 | -3% |
| 2017 | 97,898 | +23% |
| 2018 | 69,441 | -29% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,431 | 37,431 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22,070 | 27 | — | 22,043 | 57,913 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 8,026 | 9 | — | 8,017 | 21,063 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,882 | 3 | — | 1,879 | 4,937 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 0 | — | 29 | 77 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,441 | 39,441 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 38,823 | 27 | — | 38,796 | 59,030 | |
| Manganese compounds | 9,017 | 7 | — | 9,010 | 13,709 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,276 | 7 | — | 6,269 | 9,539 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,297 | 4 | — | 4,293 | 6,531 | |
| Mercury compounds | 41 | 1 | — | 40 | 61 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,866 | 33,866 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32,086 | 26 | — | 32,060 | 48,132 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10,601 | 10 | — | 10,591 | 15,900 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,775 | 2 | — | 2,773 | 4,163 | |
| Mercury compounds | 36 | 1 | — | 35 | 52 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 42,848 | 42,848 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27,484 | 29 | — | 27,455 | 82,638 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,756 | 10 | — | 7,746 | 23,314 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,347 | 3 | — | 3,344 | 10,065 | |
| Mercury compounds | 35 | 0 | — | 35 | 105 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
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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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HONEYBROOK
MCADOO, PA
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Mercury compounds | 61 | — | — | — |
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HONEYBROOK
MCADOO, PA
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Vanadium compounds | 9,539 | — | — | — |
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HONEYBROOK
MCADOO, PA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 59,030 | — | — | — |
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HONEYBROOK
MCADOO, PA
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Lead compounds | 6,531 | — | — | — |
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HONEYBROOK
MCADOO, PA
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Manganese compounds | 13,709 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Aug 9, 2017 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 10, 2017 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 21, 2016 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 19, 2016 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +9% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +79% | Mar 2017 | 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.