BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1 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
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53 BELL AVENUE
UPTON, NY 11973
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- SUFFOLK County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221330
- Inspections
- 28 · last Sep 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 5, 1999
- Registry ID
- 110000616726
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | +224% |
| 2017 | 1 | -67% |
| 2018 | 1 | +5% |
| 2019 | 0 | -45% |
| 2020 | 1 | +59% |
| 2021 | 1 | +43% |
| 2022 | 1 | +100% |
| 2023 | 1 | -11% |
| 2024 | 1 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 34,054 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 52 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 51,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 45,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 47,740 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 36,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 22,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 35,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 28,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9,319 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 90,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 57,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 75,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 81,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 504,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 34,000 | — | — |
| Mercury | — | 42 | — | — |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ARROW SCRAP CORPORATION
HOLBROOK, NY
|
Lead | — | 34,000 | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Lead | 51 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Mercury | — | 42 | — | — |
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.
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 | Sep 27, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 4, 2015 | Mar 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 24, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 7, 2004 | Dec 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 5, 2004 | Jan 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 2002 | Sep 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2001 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 14, 2000 | Sep 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 14, 2000 | Sep 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 16, 1998 | Oct 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 16, 1998 | Oct 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 3, 1998 | Sep 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 1997 | Sep 20, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 16, 1993 | May 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 16, 1993 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1992 | Apr 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 24, 1991 | Apr 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 4, 1991 | Jun 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 4, 1991 | May 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 28, 1990 | Aug 21, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 14, 1988 | Apr 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 1987 | Sep 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 25, 1986 | Apr 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 11, 1985 | Aug 20, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +987% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Lead, dissolved [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +200% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.85 mg/L | 0.20 | +325% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.20 | +450% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.05 | +540% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 0.20 | +1,500% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.05 | +860% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.05 | +320% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.05 | +180% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +200% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.05 | +160% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.05 | +240% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,900% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,080% | Jul 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.20 | +190% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.97 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,840% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.05 | +860% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,180% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +30% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +14% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +100% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.05 | +220% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +25% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.05 | +500% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.05 | +240% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.05 | +180% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.05 | +260% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| HEDP | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.50 | +120% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Tolytriazole | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.20 | +150% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +10% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.60 | +17% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | 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.