LINDEN GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 40,055 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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GRASSELLI AREA, 4001 SOUTH WOOD AVENUE SOUTH
LINDEN, NJ 07036
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000869105
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 | 62,921 | — |
| 2016 | 52,786 | -16% |
| 2017 | 40,055 | -24% |
| 2018 | 44,702 | +12% |
| 2020 | 27,120 | — |
| 2021 | 29,140 | +7% |
| 2022 | 43,059 | +48% |
| 2023 | 38,127 | -11% |
| 2024 | 38,507 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,460 | 38,460 | — | — | 88 | |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 26,560 | |
| Ammonia | 38,080 | 38,080 | — | — | 89 | |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 41,860 | 41,860 | — | — | 245 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,135 | 1,135 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 64 | 64 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 29,140 | 29,140 | — | — | 142 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 27,120 | 27,120 | — | — | 218 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 43,820 | 43,820 | — | — | 321 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 820 | 820 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 39,530 | 39,530 | — | — | 455 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 478 | 478 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 48 | 48 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 50,817 | 50,817 | — | — | 525 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,362 | 1,362 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 551 | 551 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 56 | 56 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 37,408 | |
| Ammonia | 61,995 | 61,995 | — | — | 54 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 837 | 837 | — | — | 175 | |
| Naphthalene | 89 | 89 | — | — | 478 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 35 |
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
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 6 | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY CORP
LANCASTER, PA
|
Naphthalene | 3 | — | — | — |
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 | 88 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (TCPA ID NO. 1903), LINDEN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2015 | Aug 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 1991 | Feb 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 10, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Laboratory Not Certified | Apr 10, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Aug 13, 1981 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Feb 24, 1981 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Jan 20, 1981 | — | Open |
| cwa | Notice Of Noncomp By Permitee | Oct 16, 1980 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +7% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.16 | +176% | May 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +7% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.45 mg/L | 0.16 | +176% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.24 | +19% | May 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.28 mg/L | 0.24 | +19% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Hydrocarbons, in H2O, IR, CC14 extractible chromatograph | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Jul 2022 | 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.