Richard M Flynn Power Plant — Emissions Trend

Holtsville, NY · 2019–2023

This page assembles 4 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Richard M Flynn Power Plant, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 51 in 2019 and closed at 25 in 2023 - a decreasing of -50.9% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is n-Hexane at 98, followed by 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene at 95.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this electric utilities facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-50.9%)
2019 Total
51 lbs
2023 Total
25 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04387130173217 2019202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 51 lbs 3
2021 9 lbs 2 -82.4%
2022 217 lbs 5 +2333.7%
2023 25 lbs 3 -88.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 2019202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 19 5 63 12 98
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 19 4 61 11 95
Naphthalene 13 33 2 48
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 45 45
Mercury 15 15

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard M Flynn Power Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Richard M Flynn Power Plant's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 51%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 4 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.