This dataset includes about 500,000 chemical and petroleum spill incidents that are recorded in the Environmental Remediation Databases of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller. Each recored is registered with spill number, facility program name, spill location, spill date, received date, contributing factor, waterbody, source, spilled material and quantity, etc.
| Subject | Environment |
| Jurisdiction | State of New York |
| Data Provider | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Environmental Remediation |
| Source | data.ny.gov |
Under State law, petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller (and, in some cases, by anyone who has knowledge of the spills). This dataset contains records of spills of petroleum and other hazardous materials. Every year, DEC receives approximately 15,000 reports of confirmed or suspected releases to the environment. Approximately ninety percent of those releases involve petroleum products. The rest involve various hazardous materials, unknown materials, or other substances such as untreated sewage and cooking grease. Accidental releases of petroleum and/or other hazardous materials occur throughout New York State. Even small releases have the potential to endanger public health and contaminate groundwater, surface water, and soils.
Environmental damage from such releases depends on the material spilled, the quantity spilled and the extent of contamination. Many of these reports are releases of small quantities, typically a few gallons that are contained and cleaned up quickly with little or no damage to the environment. In other instances, material releases may seep through the soil and eventually into the groundwater, which can make water supplies unsafe to drink. Vapors from spilled materials may also collect in houses and businesses, creating potential indoor air health concerns or fire/explosion hazards. Uncontained spills, especially those that impact surface water, can kill or injure plants, fish, and wildlife, and cause damage to their habitats. Federal and State laws require prompt reporting of petroleum and other hazardous material releases to allow quick response. DEC responds to reports through the Spill Response Program. Both immediate response and continued cleanup vary depending on the type of material spilled and the resulting impacts to the environment. Federal and State law require the spiller, or responsible party, to notify government agencies and to contain, clean up, and dispose of any spilled/contaminated material in order to correct any environmental damage. This cleanup is typically undertaken by a qualified contractor hired by the responsible party. Any delay in containing or recovering a release allows contaminants to spread and may result in more extensive damage and more expensive cleanups. If the responsible party is unable or unwilling to do the necessary work, DEC will use its staff and contractors to complete the cleanup and seek to recover its costs from the responsible party. DEC can provide additional resources to local agencies during emergencies and will remain involved if continued cleanup of the environment is required. Continued cleanup is the responsibility of the spiller and is required if contamination and environmental damage remain after the initial containment and recovery. Continued cleanup may include determining the extent of contamination, selecting a cleanup technology, and completing remedial actions. DEC oversees the process to ensure the actions are protective of public safety, health and the environment pursuant to Article 12 Section 176 of the Navigation Law and regulations developed under Article 37 Section 105 of the ECL (i.e., 6NYCRR Parts 596-599).
This dataset includes records of spills of petroleum and other hazardous materials. Examples of what may be included in a spill record includes: Administrative information (DEC region and unique seven-digit spill number), Program facility name, Spill date/time, Location, Spill source and cause, Material(s) and material type spilled, Quantity spilled and recovered, Units measured, Surface water bodies affected, Close date (cleanup activity finished and all paperwork completed).
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Address: 895 County Rt 33, Chateaugay, 12917 Spill Date: 2023-07-05 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 294 Narrows Rd, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2023-07-02 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 283 Smith Rd, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2023-06-27 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: raw sewage | ||||
Address: 112 Meagan's Way, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2023-02-14 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam Lane, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2022-04-13 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 863 County Highway 33, Chateaugay, 12917 Spill Date: 2022-02-16 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: mineral oil | ||||
Address: 7874 Sr 11, Pbs 5-600004, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2021-11-04 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam Ln, Cbs 5-000005, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2020-10-01 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: sodium hydroxide | ||||
Address: 17 Collins St, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2020-07-02 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: lactose | ||||
Address: 36 Mccadam Ln, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2020-03-21 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: wash water | ||||
Address: 895 County Rt 33, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2019-05-17 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: transformer oil | ||||
Address: 7874 Rte 11, Pbs 5-600004, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2018-11-15 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam Lane, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2018-05-22 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: nitric acid | ||||
Address: 136 Three Ln, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2017-10-02 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 131 OConnor Hunter Rd, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2017-07-31 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: motor oil | ||||
Address: 135 Green Rd, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2017-02-15 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 369 Toohill Rd, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2016-10-31 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2015-11-16 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 195 East Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2015-04-27 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 42 River Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2014-12-09 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 2 Lake St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2014-09-18 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 132 West Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2014-09-12 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 39 Macadam Ln, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2013-06-11 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 191 East Main St, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2013-05-07 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 195 East Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2013-05-06 Contributing Factor: Housekeeping Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 95 East Main, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2013-02-26 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 6153 Sr 374, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2012-05-09 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: transformer oil | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam St, Pbs # 5-009733, Chateaugay, 12920 Spill Date: 2010-05-20 Contributing Factor: Housekeeping Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 895 County Rte 33, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2009-10-06 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: refrigerant | ||||
Address: 39 Maccadam Lane, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2007-03-16 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 7874 St Highway 11, Chateaugay, 12920-0320 Spill Date: 2005-09-07 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 42 River Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2004-11-03 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 39 Mccadam Lane, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2004-05-25 Contributing Factor: Tank Failure Material Name: nitric acid | ||||
Address: 35 River Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2004-05-12 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 69 West Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2002-09-23 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: kerosene | ||||
Address: 5561 State Rt 11, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2000-12-02 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1838 County Rt 23, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2000-11-02 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: kerosene | ||||
Address: 23 Columns Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2000-05-18 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 36 West Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 2000-02-13 Contributing Factor: Deliberate Material Name: raw sewage | ||||
Address: 163 Mccormick Rd, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1999-12-06 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 44 Collins Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1998-10-30 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 31 W Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1997-05-23 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 44 Collins Street, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1996-06-24 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 8 John St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1996-05-14 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 31 West Main St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1996-04-10 Contributing Factor: Tank Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 65 Lake St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1996-03-28 Contributing Factor: Housekeeping Material Name: kerosene | ||||
Address: 23 Collins St, Chateaugay Spill Date: 1995-11-01 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 22 W. Main St., Chateaugay Spill Date: 1994-05-13 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 64 East Main St., Chateaugay Spill Date: 1992-12-22 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 23 Collins St., Chateaugay Spill Date: 1992-09-12 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: sulfuric acid | ||||
Address: 4 Lake St., Chateaugay Spill Date: 1987-05-13 Contributing Factor: Housekeeping Material Name: pesticides | ||||