FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT-WEST COUNTY ENERGY CENTER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 329,641 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
-
20505 STATE RD 80
LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
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- PALM BEACH County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007477391
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 | 292,449 | — |
| 2016 | 313,407 | +7% |
| 2017 | 329,641 | +5% |
| 2018 | 304,906 | -8% |
| 2019 | 291,939 | -4% |
| 2020 | 279,186 | -4% |
| 2021 | 281,301 | +1% |
| 2022 | 498,654 | +77% |
| 2023 | 351,498 | -30% |
| 2024 | 495,953 | +41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 493,664 | 488,979 | — | 4,685 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 2,289 | 1,962 | — | 327 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 346,107 | 344,441 | — | 1,666 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 5,391 | 4,641 | — | 750 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 492,219 | 490,205 | — | 2,014 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,435 | 5,515 | — | 920 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 274,361 | 273,429 | — | 932 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,940 | 6,575 | — | 365 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 274,162 | 272,059 | — | 2,103 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 5,024 | 4,306 | — | 718 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 291,939 | 289,614 | — | 2,325 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 304,105 | 300,476 | — | 3,629 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 792 | 679 | — | 113 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 329,641 | 324,620 | — | 5,021 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 313,393 | 311,825 | — | 1,568 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 292,433 | 291,842 | — | 591 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT
POMPANO BEACH, FL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD PETROLEUM CORP
DAVIE, FL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 19, 2007 | 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.