ASTORIA GENERATING - NARROWS GAS TURBINE GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 86 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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53RD STREET AND 1ST AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 11232
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- KINGS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110008054265
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 | 149 | — |
| 2016 | 133 | -11% |
| 2017 | 86 | -35% |
| 2018 | 185 | +115% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 135 | 135 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 111 | 111 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 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 |
|---|
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 Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 17, 2010 | Aug 17, 2010 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +614% | Sep 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.