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GENERA PALO SECO STEAM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 41,112 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 $145,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ROUTE 165, KM. 3.9
TOA BAJA, PR 00936
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- TOA BAJA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Nov 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $145,000 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000607950
How This Compares
#12
of 97 TRI reporters in PR
#332
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-43% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 93,787 | — |
| 2016 | 133,023 | +42% |
| 2017 | 41,112 | -69% |
| 2018 | 80,757 | +96% |
| 2019 | 75 | -100% |
| 2020 | 161,007 | +215237% |
| 2021 | 112,362 | -30% |
| 2022 | 148,178 | +32% |
| 2023 | 131,981 | -11% |
| 2024 | 53,732 | -59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,555 | 53,555 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 33 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 131,546 | 131,546 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 168 | 168 | — | — | 94 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 147,722 | 147,722 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 204 | 204 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 182 | 179 | 3 | — | 163 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 70 | 70 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 112,017 | 112,017 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 154 | 154 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 136 | 2 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 53 | 53 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 160,243 | 160,243 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 387 | 387 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 267 | 267 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 109 | 108 | 2 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 75 | 75 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 80,485 | 80,485 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 141 | 141 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 73 | 73 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 56 | 1 | — | 18 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,784 | 40,784 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 140 | 140 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 116 | 116 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 72 | 72 | 1 | — | 10 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 132,687 | 132,687 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 168 | 168 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 122 | 121 | 0 | — | 10 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 46 | 45 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,244 | 93,244 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 354 | 78 | 276 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 136 | 136 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 53 | 52 | 0 | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SALINAS MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
SALINAS, PR
|
Lead compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 25, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1995 | Jan 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 20, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 20, 1994 | Jul 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Nov 17, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 14, 1992 | Jul 14, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 14, 1992 | Sep 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 14, 1992 | Jul 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 6, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 14, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 2, 1980 | — | 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 | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +8% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +4% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +62% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +102% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +52% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +367% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +72% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +224% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +184% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.90 deg C | 32.20 | +2% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 deg C | 32.20 | +1% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +119% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 deg C | 32.20 | +1% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.86 mg/L | 0.20 | +830% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.50 | +60% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.20 | +90% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +161% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +52% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +60% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +92% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +317% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 deg C | 32.20 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.80 deg C | 32.20 | +5% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +26% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 deg C | 32.20 | +1% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +16% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +11% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.99 MGD | 0.74 | +34% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +56% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +94% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +53% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +68% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +90% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 deg C | 32.20 | +1% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.70 deg C | 32.20 | +2% | May 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +6% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +168% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +13% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +186% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +15% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +147% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +190% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +59% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
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.
Judicial
· Case 02-2017-0016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2025-1203 · Jul 15, 2025
$145,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2023-1219 · Jan 30, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2022-1001 · Nov 10, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2017-2014 · Jul 10, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-4301 · May 26, 2015
$37,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2008-2022 · Nov 6, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2005-3002 · Oct 26, 2004
Judicial
· Case 02-1992-0191 · Mar 19, 1999
$1,800,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1997-0369 · Sep 29, 1997
Judicial
· Case 02-1975-0005 · Dec 23, 1975
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