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Jan 1, 2025
Waste Incinerator Boiler Valve MalfunctionA "waste incinerator boiler leak" refers to a situation where a leak occurs in the boiler system of a waste incinerator plant, which is a critical component that generates steam from the heat produced by burning waste, potentially causing operational disruptions, environmental concerns, and safety hazards if not addressed promptly (waste-to-energy).
Trash incinerator boilers contain contaminants like dioxins, furans, heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), particulate matter, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), acid gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric acid), nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and various volatile organic compounds (VOCs), all formed through the combustion process of burning trash (Incineration process and environmental release). |
DEC info locator can be used to access current emissions by selecting: Title V Air Facilities
IMPORTANT Stats from 2022 (most recent data)
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- 2,060.77 tons of Industrial Waste was received from outside of Washington County
- 1,914.40 tons of Industrial Waste was received from outside of New York State (including Canada)
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Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (Residential, Institutional, and Commercial)
Pharmaceuticals
Tire Burning
Sewage Sludge from Glens Falls
Ash sent to Land Fill
Performance Log
