KEARNY GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,764 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 $17,200 in total penalties since records began.
- Location
- KEARNY, NJ · View on map ↗
- County
- HUDSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $17,200 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110006367528
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 | 34,330 | — |
| 2016 | 34,329 | -0% |
| 2017 | 13,764 | -60% |
| 2018 | 21,911 | +59% |
| 2022 | 13,900 | — |
| 2024 | 8,280 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,280 | 8,280 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,900 | 13,900 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 21,800 | 21,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,764 | 13,764 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 34,329 | 34,329 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 34,330 | 34,330 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 4, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 30, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 30, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 1996 | Sep 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 1994 | May 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1990 | Sep 18, 1990 | Resolved |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Oct 16, 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.