FPL CAPE CANAVERAL ENERGY CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 59,606 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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6000 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1
COCOA, FL 32927
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- BREVARD County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 10 · last Mar 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000604748
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 57,998 | — |
| 2016 | 59,517 | +3% |
| 2017 | 59,606 | 0% |
| 2018 | 63,209 | +6% |
| 2020 | 74,521 | — |
| 2021 | 56,429 | -24% |
| 2022 | 65,055 | +15% |
| 2023 | 103,746 | +59% |
| 2024 | 100,442 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 100,442 | 100,434 | 8 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 103,746 | 103,737 | 9 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 65,055 | 65,021 | 34 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,429 | 56,364 | 65 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 74,521 | 74,516 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 63,209 | 63,204 | 5 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 59,606 | 59,601 | 5 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 59,517 | 59,512 | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 57,998 | 57,976 | 22 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 20, 1989 | Apr 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 10, 1988 | May 10, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorination duration | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 d | 0.08 | +274% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Chlorination duration | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 d | 0.08 | +1,725% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jun 2016 | 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.