AES PUERTO RICO, LP
Quick Summary
- •Released 183,316 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 $3,268,690 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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CARRETERA #3, KM. 142
GUAYAMA, PR 00784
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- GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 13, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $3,268,690 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110012141805
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 | 314,323 | — |
| 2016 | 322,876 | +3% |
| 2017 | 183,316 | -43% |
| 2018 | 225,580 | +23% |
| 2019 | 55,119 | -76% |
| 2020 | 312,353 | +467% |
| 2021 | 281,100 | -10% |
| 2022 | 354,258 | +26% |
| 2023 | 300,843 | -15% |
| 2024 | 313,026 | +4% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 194,206 | 194,206 | — | — | 5,665 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,185 | 52,185 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 35,373 | 35,373 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 8,988 | 8,988 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,819 | 4,819 | — | — | 303,646 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,470 | 2,470 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,045 | 1,045 | — | — | 21,754 | |
| Manganese compounds | 710 | 710 | — | — | 125,197 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 331 | 331 | — | — | 10,877 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 294 | 294 | — | — | 33,820 | |
| Copper compounds | 136 | 136 | — | — | 71,379 | |
| Lead compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | 2,396 | |
| n-Hexane | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | 136 | |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 210,871 | 210,871 | — | — | 7,355 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 48,150 | 48,150 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,730 | 9,730 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,688 | 8,688 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,542 | 1,542 | — | — | 627,490 | |
| Zinc compounds | 838 | 838 | — | — | 39,495 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 487 | 487 | — | — | 21,303 | |
| Copper compounds | 245 | 245 | — | — | 40,603 | |
| Manganese compounds | 124 | 124 | — | — | 163,795 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 117 | 117 | — | — | 72,196 | |
| Nickel compounds | 114 | 114 | — | — | 25,936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 105 | 105 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 3,817 | |
| Mercury compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 214 | |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
2019
| 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) | 53,253 | 53,253 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,617 | 1,617 | — | — | 749,557 | |
| n-Hexane | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 34,630 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 170,090 | 170,090 | — | — | 5,103 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,238 | 38,238 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,852 | 7,852 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,558 | 7,558 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 589 | 589 | — | — | 318,525 | |
| Zinc compounds | 453 | 453 | — | — | 22,869 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 300 | 300 | — | — | 12,012 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | 119,151 | |
| n-Hexane | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 58,388 | |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,040 | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 5 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 137,337 | 137,337 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,832 | 31,832 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,340 | 6,340 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,648 | 5,648 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 995 | 995 | — | — | 197,641 | |
| Zinc compounds | 667 | 667 | — | — | 7,345 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 299 | 299 | — | — | 4,437 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 18,752 | |
| Manganese compounds | 70 | 70 | — | — | 43,992 | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 248,248 | 248,248 | — | — | 440 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,451 | 51,451 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,846 | 10,846 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,215 | 9,215 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 492,165 | |
| Zinc compounds | 998 | 998 | — | — | 22,434 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 144 | 144 | — | — | 50,959 | |
| Manganese compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | 107,295 | |
| Nickel compounds | 119 | 119 | — | — | 14,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 12,128 | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 778 | |
| Mercury compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 15 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 248,248 | 248,248 | — | — | 696 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,451 | 51,451 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,524 | 9,524 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,342 | 2,342 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 1,163,977 | |
| Zinc compounds | 854 | 854 | — | — | 53,460 | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 122 | 122 | — | — | 131,931 | |
| Manganese compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 251,335 | |
| Nickel compounds | 102 | 102 | — | — | 37,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 62 | 62 | — | — | 28,924 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,179 | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 23 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 58,000 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 94,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 690,000 |
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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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 71,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Zinc compounds | 44,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Ammonia | 6,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Copper compounds | 35,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Lead compounds | 84 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Manganese compounds | 370,000 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Mercury compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Arsenic compounds | 610 | — | — | — |
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CHESSER ISLAND ROAD LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Nickel compounds | 9,400 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 28, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 22, 2023 | 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.