PSEG - BERGEN GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,771 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
-
1 VICTORIA TERRACE
RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657
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- BERGEN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 16, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110013716826
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 | 22,872 | — |
| 2016 | 27,060 | +18% |
| 2017 | 22,771 | -16% |
| 2018 | 24,372 | +7% |
| 2020 | 10,087 | — |
| 2021 | 12,230 | +21% |
| 2022 | 13,025 | +7% |
| 2023 | 16,972 | +30% |
| 2024 | 14,779 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,660 | 13,660 | — | — | 137 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,095 | 1,095 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 16,400 | 16,400 | — | — | 183 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 543 | 543 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,760 | 11,760 | — | — | 166 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 668 | 668 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 537 | 537 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,320 | 11,320 | — | — | 179 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 910 | 910 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9,440 | 9,440 | — | — | 143 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 647 | 647 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 23,380 | 23,380 | — | — | 226 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 933 | 933 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 59 | 59 | — | — | 83 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,977 | 20,977 | — | — | 245 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 942 | 942 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 813 | 813 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 26,397 | 26,397 | — | — | 407 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 612 | 612 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 51 | 51 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10,349 | |
| Ammonia | 22,034 | 22,034 | — | — | 422 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 760 | 760 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 78 | 78 | — | — | 10 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 82 |
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 TECH SOLUTIONS
KEASBEY, NJ
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 7 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Naphthalene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECH SOLUTIONS
KEASBEY, NJ
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | 137 | BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, LITTLE FERRY |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | BERGEN COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, LITTLE FERRY |
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 Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 1996 | Oct 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 1984 | Aug 15, 1986 | Resolved |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Aug 19, 1980 | — | 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.