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: 377 Edgecomb Avenue, New York City Spill Date: 2015-04-08 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 353 Tuckahoe Road To 637 West 49th Street, Harlem River Dr. and 155th St, New York City Spill Date: 2015-01-21 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 357 West 55 St, New York City Spill Date: 2014-12-30 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 253 East 2nd St, New York City Spill Date: 2014-12-23 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 851 8th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2013-12-03 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 333 7th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2013-08-06 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 52 Arden Street, New York City Spill Date: 2013-04-26 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 32 Ave of America, New York City Spill Date: 2012-11-02 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 222 East 40th Street, New York City Spill Date: 2012-09-28 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 1712 Second Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2012-07-13 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 29 East 21st St, New York City Spill Date: 2012-04-24 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 333 East 80th St, New York City Spill Date: 2011-01-14 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 499 East 34th Street, New York City, 10016 Spill Date: 2010-12-09 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: jet fuel | ||||
Address: 44 West 63rd St, New York City Spill Date: 2010-08-25 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 347 West 57th St, New York City Spill Date: 2010-05-28 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1339 1st Ave., New York City Spill Date: 2008-09-09 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: white caustic | ||||
Address: 423 East 23rd Street, New York City Spill Date: 2008-08-25 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 566 7th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2008-03-03 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: mercury | ||||
Address: 123 5th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2007-12-27 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 249 West 97th St, New York City Spill Date: 2007-12-21 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 357 West 54th St, New York City Spill Date: 2007-11-23 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1 Center Street, New York City Spill Date: 2007-11-05 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 272 6th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2007-09-21 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 282 11th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2007-04-16 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 423 Hicks Street, New York City Spill Date: 2006-10-23 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 249 Church St., New York City Spill Date: 2006-03-07 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: mercury | ||||
Address: 32 West 39th Street, New York City Spill Date: 2006-02-07 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 2 Pike St, New York City Spill Date: 2005-06-01 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: waste oil/used oil | ||||
Address: 345 East 33rd St., New York City Spill Date: 2005-05-11 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 332 E 9th St, New York City, 10003 Spill Date: 2005-04-28 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 111 West 11th St, New York City Spill Date: 2005-04-09 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 316 East 91st Street, New York City Spill Date: 2004-11-04 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 88 Leonard St, New York City Spill Date: 2004-10-25 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 1371 Spofford Ave, New York City, 10474 Spill Date: 2004-10-13 Contributing Factor: Housekeeping Material Name: waste oil/used oil | ||||
Address: 193 Ave. C, New York City Spill Date: 2004-10-07 Contributing Factor: Tank Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 222 East 34th St, New York City Spill Date: 2004-05-21 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1561 Wlikins Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2004-05-17 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 2513 7th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2004-05-14 Contributing Factor: Abandoned Drums Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 2515 7th Ave, New York City, 10016 Spill Date: 2004-05-14 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 96 and 97th St On 2nd Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2004-03-25 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 137 West Broadway, New York City Spill Date: 2004-03-18 Contributing Factor: Tank Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 119 East 23rd St, New York City Spill Date: 2004-02-26 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown petroleum | ||||
Address: 17 West 121st St, New York City Spill Date: 2004-02-16 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2003-10-14 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 85 10th Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2003-10-06 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: unknown material | ||||
Address: 2335 Valentine Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2003-06-27 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2003-06-25 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 81 West 44 St., New York City Spill Date: 2003-05-07 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: diesel | ||||
Address: 271 West 125th St, New York City Spill Date: 2003-03-19 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2002-10-28 Contributing Factor: Other Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 259 West Street, New York City Spill Date: 2002-09-12 Contributing Factor: Tank Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 426 W 47th St, New York City Spill Date: 2002-05-16 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 17 Rector Street, New York City Spill Date: 2002-04-26 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2002-04-18 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2002-04-08 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 2002-02-18 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 95 Morton Street, New York City Spill Date: 2000-11-02 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 413 E 79th St, New York City Spill Date: 2000-06-05 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure | ||||
Address: 3485 Broadway, New York City Spill Date: 2000-02-05 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 877 Tenth Ave, New York City Spill Date: 2000-01-26 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 35 W. 134th St, New York City Spill Date: 2000-01-19 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 413 East 79th St, New York City Spill Date: 2000-01-19 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 868 Amsterdam Ave, New York City Spill Date: 1999-12-17 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 462 West 129th Street, New York City Spill Date: 1999-08-20 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: gasoline | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1999-08-11 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1999-07-28 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1999-07-22 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 2248 7th Avenue, New York City Spill Date: 1999-04-09 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 11 Carmine St, New York City Spill Date: 1999-01-22 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-11-17 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: transformer oil | ||||
Address: 1357 86th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-09-30 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: cable oil | ||||
Address: 553 Academy St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-09-21 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 426 East 238th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-09-09 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 2 East 38th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-09-09 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: transmission fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-09-05 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-08-10 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 734 Gates Avenue, New York City Spill Date: 1998-07-09 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1485 Park Avenue, New York City Spill Date: 1998-06-17 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 413 East 79th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-06-05 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1 Clason Pt Lane, New York City Spill Date: 1998-06-03 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1998-05-19 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 151 Hudson St, New York City Spill Date: 1997-12-22 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1997-07-08 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 868 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City Spill Date: 1997-06-13 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 498 W 159th St, New York City Spill Date: 1997-02-18 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 47 West 42nd St, New York City Spill Date: 1996-10-17 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: transformer oil | ||||
Address: 399 Washington Street, New York City Spill Date: 1996-07-18 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1996-05-27 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 723 East 13th St, New York City Spill Date: 1996-05-27 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: dielectric fluid | ||||
Address: 955 Washington Ave, New York City Spill Date: 1996-05-22 Contributing Factor: Unknown Material Name: hydraulic oil | ||||
Address: 426 West 27th St, New York City Spill Date: 1996-05-15 Contributing Factor: Tank Test Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 1719 Clinton Road, New York City Spill Date: 1996-03-05 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 71 West 23rd St, New York City Spill Date: 1996-01-26 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 12 Rivington #1 Freeman, New York City Spill Date: 1996-01-12 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 145 East 74th St, New York City Spill Date: 1995-12-30 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 525 East 89th Street, New York City Spill Date: 1995-12-04 Contributing Factor: Tank Overfill Material Name: #6 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 15 West 27th Street, New York City Spill Date: 1995-11-29 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 186 East 93rd Street, New York City Spill Date: 1995-11-20 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 537 W. 121st Street, New York City Spill Date: 1995-10-19 Contributing Factor: Equipment Failure Material Name: #4 fuel oil | ||||
Address: 7 East 17th Street, New York City Spill Date: 1995-10-16 Contributing Factor: Human Error Material Name: #2 fuel oil | ||||