EF BARRETT POWER STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 6 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 $1,390 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 MCCARTHY ROAD
ISLAND PARK, NY 11558
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- NASSAU County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,390 · last Apr 22, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000582389
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 | 41 | — |
| 2016 | 9 | -79% |
| 2017 | 6 | -36% |
| 2018 | 55,620 | +994889% |
| 2019 | 54,029 | -3% |
| 2020 | 52,300 | -3% |
| 2021 | 55,899 | +7% |
| 2022 | 51,384 | -8% |
| 2023 | 52,291 | +2% |
| 2024 | 43,797 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 43,792 | 43,792 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 52,284 | 52,284 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 51,375 | 51,375 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 55,892 | 55,892 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 52,295 | 52,295 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 54,023 | 54,023 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 55,612 | 55,612 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 1986 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 1986 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 13, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 13, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 13, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 13, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 13, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 13, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 13, 1985 | Mar 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 13, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 13, 1985 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 13, 1985 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 mg/L | 1.00 | +13% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 deg F | 30.00 | +3% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 deg F | 30.00 | +3% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.40 mg/L | 50.00 | +41% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +8% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +260% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 deg F | 30.00 | +3% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 deg F | 30.00 | +7% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Jun 2015 | 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.