CANAL GENERATING STATION (NRG)
Quick Summary
- •Released 0 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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9 FREEZER RD
SANDWICH, MA 02563
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- BARNSTABLE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 5, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000311485
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 | 7,311 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 0 | +50% |
| 2018 | 0 | +33% |
| 2020 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | -61% |
| 2022 | 8,196 | +240262% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 5,635 | +1224802% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,628 | 5,628 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,120 | 8,120 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 41 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 35 | 0 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1,329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 353 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,099 | 7,099 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 144 | 28 | — | 116 | — | |
| Ammonia | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1,965 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 74 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 9,965 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 318 | 2 | 3 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 164 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - SARNIA INCINERATION FACILITY
SARNIA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 33 | — | — |
|
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING, INC.
RINGGOLD, VA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 2 | — |
|
SENECA MEADOWS INC-SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
WATERLOO, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 121 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - SARNIA INCINERATION FACILITY
SARNIA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SENECA MEADOWS INC-SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
WATERLOO, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING, INC.
RINGGOLD, VA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CYN OIL CORPORATION
STOUGHTON, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 2 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 1994 | Jul 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1992 | Sep 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1992 | Jun 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1982 | Jun 9, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.30 deg F | 86.00 | +6% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.40 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.10 deg F | 90.00 | +5% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.90 deg F | 86.00 | +9% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.60 deg F | 86.00 | +16% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.40 deg F | 86.00 | +13% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.70 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 deg F | 86.00 | +20% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.10 deg F | 86.00 | +13% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.60 deg F | 86.00 | +9% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.40 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.40 deg F | 86.00 | +13% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 deg F | 86.00 | +2% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 deg F | 86.00 | +7% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 86.00 | +6% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 86.00 | +6% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 86.00 | +10% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 deg F | 86.00 | +15% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 86.00 | +9% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 deg F | 86.00 | +8% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 deg F | 86.00 | +17% | Jul 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.