CAITHNESS LONG ISLAND ENERGY CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,430 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.
- Address
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TERMINUS OF ZORN BOULEVARD
BROOKHAVEN, NY 11719
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- SUFFOLK County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110040566893
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
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 | 35,992 | — |
| 2016 | 14,159 | -61% |
| 2017 | 22,430 | +58% |
| 2018 | 51,321 | +129% |
| 2019 | 31,462 | -39% |
| 2020 | 24,122 | -23% |
| 2021 | 30,909 | +28% |
| 2022 | 32,275 | +4% |
| 2023 | 14,590 | -55% |
| 2024 | 13,066 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,066 | 13,066 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,590 | 14,590 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 32,275 | 32,275 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 30,909 | 30,909 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 24,122 | 24,122 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 31,462 | 31,462 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 51,321 | 51,321 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 22,430 | 22,430 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,159 | 14,159 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 35,992 | 35,992 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| .meta.-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| p-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +12% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| .meta.-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| p-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| .meta.-Xylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +12% | Aug 2018 | 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.