Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HAY ROAD ENERGY CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,861 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
-
198 HAY ROAD, GATE B
WILMINGTON, DE 19809
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- NEW CASTLE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 10 · last Nov 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 31, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000338821
How This Compares
#13
of 45 TRI reporters in DE
#415
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
1
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,983 | — |
| 2016 | 30,925 | +47% |
| 2017 | 8,861 | -71% |
| 2018 | 10,176 | +15% |
| 2019 | 3,116 | -69% |
| 2020 | 6,857 | +120% |
| 2021 | 16,188 | +136% |
| 2022 | 17,616 | +9% |
| 2023 | 8,396 | -52% |
| 2024 | 18,216 | +117% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,830 | 11,827 | 3 | — | 320 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,373 | 6,373 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 12 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 8,389 | 8,386 | 3 | — | 243 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,478 | 11,476 | 2 | — | 148 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,083 | 6,083 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,390 | 10,387 | 3 | — | 456 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,777 | 5,777 | — | — | 114 | |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 571 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,852 | 6,851 | 1 | — | 162 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,116 | 3,116 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,162 | 10,160 | 2 | — | 132 | |
| Mercury | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,845 | 8,844 | 1 | — | 76 | |
| Mercury | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 30,906 | 30,899 | 7 | — | 102 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,928 | 20,927 | 1 | — | 369 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35 | — | 35 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 192 |
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 | 320 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
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 | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 23, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jun 23, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 28, 2007 | Aug 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 2007 | Nov 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2007 | Sep 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 2007 | Nov 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Mar 21, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jul 19, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 19, 2006 | Sep 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 19, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 19, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 19, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 19, 2006 | Sep 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 2, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1990 | Aug 28, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.20 | +95% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +36% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +74% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 deg F | 103.00 | +2% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.20 | +20% | May 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Jan 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.
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DER000500173-001 · Dec 21, 2016
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED000621417-001 · Sep 16, 2004
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED000621417-000 · Aug 10, 1990
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