Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PEBBLY BEACH STATION CATALINA ISLAND
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,411 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1 PEBBLY BEACH ROAD
AVALON, CA 90704
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 7, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110002420425
How This Compares
#235
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#459
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
8
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)
+7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,386 | — |
| 2016 | 2,360 | -1% |
| 2017 | 2,411 | +2% |
| 2018 | 2,716 | +13% |
| 2019 | 1,658 | -39% |
| 2020 | 1,988 | +20% |
| 2021 | 2,631 | +32% |
| 2022 | 1,688 | -36% |
| 2023 | 2,534 | +50% |
| 2024 | 2,560 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,676 | 1,676 | — | — | 66 | |
| Propylene | 369 | 369 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 245 | 245 | — | — | 202 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 171 | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,639 | 1,639 | — | — | 60 | |
| Propylene | 384 | 384 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 243 | 243 | — | — | 55 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 50 | |
| Naphthalene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 823 | 823 | — | — | 62 | |
| Propylene | 351 | 351 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 244 | 244 | — | — | 99 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 38 | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,874 | 1,874 | — | — | 62 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 244 | 244 | — | — | 131 | |
| Propylene | 243 | 243 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 124 | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,219 | 1,219 | — | — | 66 | |
| Propylene | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 234 | 234 | — | — | 23 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 17 | |
| Naphthalene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,658 | 1,658 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,954 | 1,954 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene | 248 | 248 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 244 | 244 | — | — | 101 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 94 | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 244 | 244 | — | — | 86 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 150 | 150 | — | — | 86 | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 94 | 94 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,795 | 1,795 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 245 | 245 | — | — | 50 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 50 | |
| Naphthalene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 50 | 50 | — | — | 4 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,808 | 1,808 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 245 | 245 | — | — | 186 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 186 | |
| Naphthalene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 93 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 197 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 58 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 4 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 166 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES, LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES, LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 4 |
|
EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES, LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES, LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 62 | AVALON WWTP, AVALON |
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 Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 23, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.67 kg/d | 0.22 | +4,796% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +300% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 350.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +52% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +52% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,000.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +25,900% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.14 kg/d | 5.45 | +361% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.02 | +29% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.44 kg/d | 13.63 | +72% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.56 kg/d | 5.45 | +20% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +50% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.29 kg/d | 5.45 | +34% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.90 kg/d | 13.63 | +119% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.77 kg/d | 2.73 | +2% | Jul 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2016-5007 · Sep 7, 2016
$39,127
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD981689912-001 · Oct 27, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2014-1093 · Oct 21, 2014
$3,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2009-1196 · Sep 14, 2010
$3,000
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