US NAVY NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE SAN DIEGO
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,617 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
-
140 SYLVESTER ROAD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
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- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000912521
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 | 2,282 | — |
| 2016 | 3,138 | +38% |
| 2017 | 2,617 | -17% |
| 2018 | 26 | -99% |
| 2019 | 35 | +35% |
| 2020 | 1,835 | +5143% |
| 2021 | 2,847 | +55% |
| 2022 | 4,492 | +58% |
| 2023 | 4,787 | +7% |
| 2024 | 2,173 | -55% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,960 | 1,960 | — | — | 473 | |
| Naphthalene | 213 | 213 | — | — | 303 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | 2,010 | |
| Naphthalene | 287 | 287 | — | — | 1,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 307 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 820 | 820 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 272 | 272 | — | — | 240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | 312 | |
| Naphthalene | 277 | 277 | — | — | 175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 8,156 | |
| Naphthalene | 237 | 237 | — | — | 7,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 35 | 35 | — | — | 264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,380 | 2,380 | — | — | 797 | |
| Naphthalene | 237 | 237 | — | — | 585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,040 | 3,040 | — | — | 296 | |
| Naphthalene | 98 | 98 | — | — | 217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 963 | 963 | — | — | 107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 109 | 109 | — | — | 189 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | 150 | 110 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 320 | 110 | — |
| Lead | — | 5,220 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 320 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 41 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SPRING VALLEY, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 110 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
EDCO STATION
LA MESA, CA
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
Naphthalene | — | 150 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Naphthalene | 41 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SPRING VALLEY, CA
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 110 | — |
|
CNRSW NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO DRY SIDE 32ND ST.
SAN DIEGO, CA
|
Lead | — | 5,220 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 78 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 2 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Lead | 0 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | SD CITY PT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT, SAN DIEGO |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 1, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 6, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 8, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2004 | Sep 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 2004 | Jul 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1995 | Dec 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1995 | Apr 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1994 | Apr 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1993 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 1993 | Dec 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 1992 | Aug 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 1992 | Oct 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 1992 | Oct 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 1992 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 26, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1991 | Dec 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1991 | Dec 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 7, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Nov 7, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 7, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 7, 1991 | Jul 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1990 | Mar 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 26, 1990 | Dec 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 9, 1990 | Oct 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 29, 1989 | Oct 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 29, 1989 | Oct 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1989 | Jun 29, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 11, 1988 | Nov 14, 1988 | 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, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,135% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,135% | Sep 2022 | 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.