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PG&E HUMBOLDT BAY POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 32,220 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
-
1000 KING SALMON AVENUE
EUREKA, CA 95503
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- HUMBOLDT County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 29, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000610278
How This Compares
#59
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#345
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34,267 | — |
| 2016 | 27,551 | -20% |
| 2017 | 32,220 | +17% |
| 2018 | 25,909 | -20% |
| 2019 | 30,579 | +18% |
| 2020 | 36,232 | +18% |
| 2021 | 41,151 | +14% |
| 2022 | 33,825 | -18% |
| 2023 | 31,432 | -7% |
| 2024 | 25,800 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 25,402 | 25,402 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 397 | 397 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 31,028 | 31,028 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 404 | 404 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 33,132 | 33,132 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 692 | 692 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 40,239 | 40,239 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 841 | 841 | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 71 | 71 | — | — | 518 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 35,417 | 35,417 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 753 | 753 | — | — | 7 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 410 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 29,519 | 29,519 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 4 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 31 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 25,302 | 25,302 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 607 | 607 | — | — | 9 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 31,108 | 31,108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,056 | 1,056 | — | — | 61 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 763 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 26,897 | 26,897 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 654 | 654 | — | — | 13 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 29,108 | 29,108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,107 | 5,107 | — | — | 76 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 52 | 52 | — | — | 1,073 |
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 |
|---|
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 SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Ammonia | 8 | — | — | — |
|
CLEANHARBORS OF BUTTONWILLOW
BUTTONWILLOW, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SACRAMENTO, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 18 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Ammonia | 54 | — | — | — |
|
EVERGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
NEWARK, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 678 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 33 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 1997 | May 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 19, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1992 | May 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 28, 1992 | May 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 28, 1992 | Oct 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 18, 1991 | Oct 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 1991 | Dec 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1991 | Sep 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 8, 1991 | Oct 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 25, 1990 | Jan 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 31, 1989 | Dec 20, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 17, 1988 | Apr 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 8, 1987 | Apr 6, 1989 | Resolved |
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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2012-1093 · Nov 29, 2012
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-011 · Jan 16, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-010 · Dec 19, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-009 · Jul 14, 1994
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-008 · Feb 24, 1994
$13,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-007 · Jul 12, 1993
$13,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-006 · Nov 5, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-005 · Jan 23, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-004 · Jan 10, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-003 · Sep 7, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAT080011562-001 · Aug 30, 1988
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