TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HELIX GENERATION - RAVENSWOOD GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 30,858 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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38-54 VERNON BOULEVARD
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
View on map ↗ - County
- QUEENS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 21, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110033146165
How This Compares
#46
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#350
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 33,470 | — |
| 2016 | 32,779 | -2% |
| 2017 | 30,858 | -6% |
| 2018 | 26,738 | -13% |
| 2019 | 7,828 | -71% |
| 2020 | 11,389 | +45% |
| 2021 | 7,064 | -38% |
| 2022 | 12,117 | +72% |
| 2023 | 27,637 | +128% |
| 2024 | 27,753 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 39,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 27,720 | 27,720 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 27,604 | 27,604 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 7,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 12,074 | 12,074 | — | — | 654 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 36,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,037 | 7,037 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 289,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,364 | 11,364 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 97,086 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,797 | 7,797 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 48,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 26,707 | 26,707 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 803 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 30,831 | 30,831 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 68 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 32,747 | 32,747 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 33,432 | 33,432 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN WATER OF NEW YORK INC
STATEN ISLAND, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HEMPSTEAD RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY - COVANTA HEMPSTEAD CO
WESTBURY, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
LORCO PETROLEUM SERVICES
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF BRIDGEPORT LLC
BRIDGEPORT, CT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MINERVA ENTERPRISES
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Asbestos (friable) | 39,587 | — | — | — |
|
HEMPSTEAD RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY - COVANTA HEMPSTEAD CO
WESTBURY, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN WATER OF NEW YORK INC
STATEN ISLAND, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
|
LORCO PETROLEUM SERVICES
ELIZABETH, NJ
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF BRIDGEPORT LLC
BRIDGEPORT, CT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 4, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 28, 2001 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 28, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 28, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 28, 2000 | Aug 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 28, 1998 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +213% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +8% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +196% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.67 mg/L | 30.00 | +39% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +193% | Mar 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYR000172791-001 · Apr 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2012-1007 · Aug 10, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYR000072447-001 · Mar 22, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R220080429228 · Aug 21, 2008
$50,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R220050520146 · Aug 7, 2007
$16,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2005-0832 · Dec 27, 2005
Judicial
· Case 02-1987-0283 · Oct 7, 1993
$219,500
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