Spills Report for the week of May 22^th – May 28^th, 2023

Ten gallons of oily bilge water reported released into Watchogue Creek from a vessel in Bay Shore last week, unknown material reported spilled into Coney Island Creek, and an unspecified petroleum oil reported spilled into a Long Island canal behind a private residence. 

Tracking spills with the potential to impact drinking water sources, by watershed.

NYS Spill Hotline: 1-800-457-7362
National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802 (Coast Guard)

Find your location in one of the 17 watersheds of the state

Central Watersheds (59) draining central NYS down to New York City and out into the Long Island Sound

*Spills impacting water bodies in the Central Watersheds could influence drinking water sources for NYC.

 Table updated May 24, 2023

Upper Hudson River Watershed (3)

The Upper Hudson River Watershed drains the south side of the Adirondack Mountains, originating on Mt. Marcy and flowing south; the watershed management area extends to the Albany-Rensselaer County line.  From the confluence of the Mohawk River, the Lower Hudson River gathers volume and carries on south to the Atlantic via Long Island Sound tidal estuary.

Major water bodies include Sacandaga River, Schroon River, Indian River, Fish Creek, Hoosic River, Batten Kill, Great Sacandaga Lake, Indian Lake, Schroon Lake, Saratoga Lake

• May 17 - 49 gallons of ammonium bisulfate reported spilled onto the ground due to equipment failure on Glen St in Glens Falls – Warren
• May 19 - unknown amount of gasoline reported spilled at Cumberland Farms Gas Station due to equipment failure on Main St in Hudson Falls – Washington
• May 19 - unknown amount of solid waste reported spilled from a garbage truck fire on NY Route 17 in Hoosick Falls - Rensselaer

Mohawk River Watershed (5)

The Mohawk River originates in the western Adirondacks and the Tug Hill Plateau and flows 140 miles to the east where it joins the Hudson River. Sections of the Mohawk River also serve as the New York State Barge (Erie) Canal.  Including Schoharie Creek, West Canada Creek, East Canada Creek; Hinkley Reservoir, Delta Reservoir, Peck Lake, Schoharie Reservoir; joins the Hudson River below Albany.

• May 15 - unknown amount of diesel and 75 gallons of hydraulic oil reported spilled on the I-70 approaching Route 12 in Utica – Oneida
• May 15 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled on the roadway on the Corner of Route 365 in Barneveld - Oneida
• May 16 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled due to equipment failure on Edick Rd in Marcy – Oneida
• May 19 - 100 gallons of glycol reported spilled due to equipment failure on Revere Park in Rome – Oneida
• May 16 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Bell Hill Rd in Illion - Herkimer

Lower Hudson River Watershed (14)

The Lower Hudson Watershed begins where the Mohawk River joins the Hudson system at the Troy Dam and extends down to Manhattan.  The lower end of the Hudson system, 153 miles, is technically a tidal estuary, not a river.  Rondout/Wallkill Rivers, Stockport/Kinderhook Creeks, Catskill Creek, Esopus Creek, Croton River; Ashokan Reservoir, Rondout Reservoir, New Croton Reservoir, Alcove Reservoir, Cross River Reservoir, Muscoot/Upper New Croton Reservoir

• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled due to equipment failure at a private residence on Union Ave in Newburgh – Orange
• May 15 - 200 gallons of sludge reported spilled on Central Ave in Ossining – Westchester
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled at a commercial location on 3rd St in Albany – Albany
• May 18 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Route 28 in West Hurley – Ulster
• May 16 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled from Arkville Train Station on NY-28
• May 19 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled from Amazing Grace Church due to equipment failure on Warn Ave in Pine Bush – Orange
• May 17 - unknown amount of auto waste fluids reported spilled deliberately from an auto repair shop on Montgomery St in Middletown – Orange
• May 16 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled from a powerline on Forester Rd in New Windsor – Orange
• May 18 - unknown amount of sodium hydroxide reported spilled due to equipment failure on Neelytown Rd in Montgomery – Orange
• May 16 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on Haelen Terrace in Middletown – Orange
• May 19 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on Thorn Acres Dr in Wappinger Falls – Dutchess
• May 18 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled at a private residence on North Division St in Peekskill – Westchester
• May 17 - 15 gallons of mixed diesel reported spilled due to equipment failure on Route 52 in Hopewell Junction – Dutchess
• May 17 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on Todd Rd in Katonah - Westchester

Delaware River Watershed (1)

Draining an area of south-central NYS to Long Island Sound.  Delaware River headwaters flow down from the Catskill Mountains into Delaware Bay/Atlantic Ocean.  The watershed area includes East Branch Delaware River, West Branch Delaware River, Neversink River, Mongaup River, Pepacton Reservoir, Cannonsville Reservoir and Neversink Reservoir.

• May 19 - unknown amount of raw sewage reported spilled on NY Route 52 in White Sulfur Springs - Sullivan

Housatonic River Watershed (0) draining a small portion of east central NYS into Connecticut and south into Long Island Sound. A small portion of the headwaters of the Housatonic lie in eastern New York State. These waters drain the Taconic and Berkshire Mountains before joining the Housatonic and eventually emptying into Long Island Sound.  Includes Tenmile River, Green River, Indian Lake, Swift/Crane Ponds

• No hazardous spills reported for the period of May 15 – 22^, 2023

Atlantic/Long Island Sound Watershed (36) 

The Atlantic Ocean/Long Island Sound Watershed drains most of the New York City Metropolitan Area and all of Long Island. The drainage area includes all marine waters in New York Harbor, Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and along the South Shore of Long Island, and the fresh waters that drain into them.

Includes 1415 square miles of marine estuary waters, the Bronx River, Mamaroneck River, Mianus River, Peconic River, Kensico Reservoir, Lake Ronkonkoma.

• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled due to equipment failure at a private residence on Preston St in Rye – Westchester
• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Boston Post Rd in Larchmont - Westchester
• May 15 - unknown amount of gasoline and motor oil reported spilled on the roadway due to traffic accident on Einstein Loop in the Bronx – Bronx
• May 15 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled on the roadway due to equipment failure on Randall Ave in the Bronx – Bronx
• May 15 - unknown amount of waste oil reported spilled at a private residence on Wilson Ave in Bellmore – Nassau
• May 15 - 50 gallons of hydraulic oil reported spilled in a traffic accident on Ocean Ave and West Merrick Ave in Freeport – Nassau
• May 15 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled from a drum run on East 39th St in Manhattan - New York
• May 15 - unknown amount of cooking grease reported spilled deliberately in a parking lot on Cross Bay Blvd in Queens – Queens
• May 15 - 65 gallons of jet fuel reported spilled due to equipment failure at JFK Terminal 5 in Queens – Queens
• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at an apartment building on 165th St in Queens – Queens
• May 15 - 10 gallons of bilge oil reported spilled from a vessel on Homan Ave in Bay Shore - Suffolk - Watchogue Creek impacted
• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence on Montauk Ave in East Moriches – Suffolk
• May 15 - unknown amount of gasoline reported spilled at Cumberland Farms Gas Station on County Rd in Manorville – Suffolk
• May 15 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled in a canal behind a private home on Riverside Ave in Amityville - Suffolk - Canal impacted
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled into Coney Island Creek at Stony Island Creek Park in Brooklyn – Kings - Coney Island Creek impacted *
• May 16 - unknown amount of anti freeze reported spilled on the roadway due to equipment failure on 49th St in Brooklyn – Kings
• May 18 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled at a Municipal office on Neptune Ave in Brooklyn - Kings -
• May 18 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on Blacksmith Rd South in Levittown – Nassau
• May 19 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled in the creek at Kaiser Park in Brooklyn – Kings
• May 19 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled in the soil on Herricks Rd in Garden City – Nassau
• May 18 - 4400 gallons of feeder oil reported spilled from a crack in the feeder on 1st Ave and 104 St in Manhattan - New York
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled at a private residence on East 114th St in Manhattan - New York
• May 18 - 100 gallons of home heating oil reported spilled in a hotel due to equipment failure on Lexington Ave in Manhattan - New York
• May 17 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on 144th St in Jamaica – Queens
• May 17 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled in the soil due to equipment failure on 73 Place in Queens – Queens
• May 18 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled due to tank
• May 19 - 5 gallons of mineral oil reported spilled from a transformer due to equipment failure on 20th Ave in Astoria - Queens test failure at an apartment complex on 155 Ave in Howard Beach – Queens
• May 19 - unknown amount of dielectric fluid reported spilled on the street due to equipment failure on Union Turnpike in Queens – Queens
• May 19 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled at a private residence on Bryant Ave in Staten Island – Richmond
• May 19 - 75 gallons of fire-retardant foam reported spilled from a vehicle fire on South St Parkway in West Babylon – Suffolk
• May 18 - unknown amount of gasoline reported spilled from Marlenas Yacht Club on West Lake Dr in Montauk - Suffolk
• May 16 - 45 gallons of compressor oil reported spilled from the department of energy due to equipment failure on Bell Ave in Upton – Suffolk
• May 16 - unknown amount of gasoline reported spilled at a private residence on Hunters Run in Dobbs Ferry – Westchester
• May 18 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on Devoe Ave in Yonkers – Westchester
• May 18 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled at a private residence on North Division St in Peekskill – Westchester
• May 16 - unknown amount of waste oil reported spilled from abandoned drums on Bruckner Blvd – Northbound - Westchester
• May 16 - unknown amount of diesel reported spilled from Arkville Train Station on NY-28 - Westchester

North/East watersheds (6) draining the north of NYS into St. Lawrence River

 Table updated May 24 2023

Lake Champlain Watershed (6)

Drains an area of northeast NYS into Lake Champlain and out to the Atlantic Ocean via St. Lawrence River.  The Lake Champlain Watershed drains the area between the Adirondack Mountains in northeastern New York State and the Green Mountains in northwestern Vermont.

Includes the Ausable River, Saranac River, Great Chazy River, Boquet River, Mettawee River, Ticonderoga Creek/Lake George, Lake George,

Upper Saranac Lake, Lower Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Lake Champlain

• May 15 - unknown amount of hydrocarbons reported spilled due to equipment failure on Ryder Rd in Whitehall – Washington
• May 15 - unknown amount of iron bacteria reported spilled at a construction site on Sunset Dr in Plattsburgh – Clinton
• May 15 - unknown amount of transformer oil reported spilled due to equipment failure at Lake Placid Municipal Electric on Baxter Way in Lake Placid – Essex
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled on Sunset Dr in Plattsburgh – Clinton
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled on Main St in Saranac Lake – Franklin
• May 17 - unknown amount of engine oil reported spilled into the soil from equipment failure on Lake Rd in Putnam Station - Putnam

St. Lawrence River Watershed (0)

Drains an area of northern NYS directly to the St. Lawrence River.  185 km of the St. Lawrence River catches the runoff from the northern and western Adirondack Mountains, drawing from portions of eight states, a combined area of 5600 square miles. St. Lawrence Watershed collects the flow from eleven thousand miles of freshwater rivers and streams, including the Oswegatchie River, Raquette River, Saint Regis River, Grass River and Indian River; including Black Lake, Cranberry Lake, Raquette Lake, Tupper Lake and Long Lake.  Densely forested woodlands, peatlands and areas of flat agricultural plains make up the natural surface water filtration system of this watershed area.

Flows:  parts of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties

• No hazardous spills reported for the period of May 15 – 22^, 2023

North/West Watersheds (20) taking central, north and west side NYS run-off to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario

 Table updated May 24 2023

Lake Ontario Minor Tributaries Watershed (4)

This watershed drains 2460 square miles of northwest New York State, including three areas between the Niagara, Genesee, Oswego and Black Rivers) .  It is divided into western, central and eastern sections that stretch all along the Lake Ontario Shoreline.

*Includes Salmon River Reservoir, Sodus Bay, North Pond, Irondequoit Bay and Perch Lake, Salmon River, Oak Orchard Creek, Irondequoit Creek, Sandy Creek

Note: Major river systems that run through to Lake Ontario are designated with their own watersheds and are reported separately, including Genesee, Oswego and Black Rivers.

• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence on Richardson Rd in Victor – Ontario
• May 15 - 1 gallon of benzopyrene reported spilled on Commercial St in Medina – Orleans
• May 19 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled from a tech training center on Allen St in Brockport – Monroe
• May 18 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil reported spilled from Casella Pavement and Soil due to equipment failure on Mount Dr in Irondequoit - Monroe

 Black River Watershed (1) draining an area of north central NYS into Lake Ontario. The Black River headwaters begin in the Adirondack mountains, scoop southwest and then curve northwest, the flow proceeds north-northwest, hooks west and empties into Lake Ontario.  Major tributaries in the system include Moose River, Beaver River, Independence River and Deer River, Stillwater Reservoir, Fulton Chain of Lakes, Lake Lila and Big Moose Lake.

• May 15 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a gas station on Route 3 in Great Bend – Jefferson

Niagara River/Lake Erie (9)

Draining an area encompassing more than 265,000 square miles in the north central United States and south-central Canada, including Tonawanda Creek, Cattaraugus Creek, Buffalo River; Attica Reservoir and Lime Lake.

• May 18 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled in a residential area on Crestwood Dr in Lockport – Niagara
• May 16 - 660 gallons of refrigerant released due to equipment failure on Royal Ave in Niagara Falls – Niagara
• May 16 - 25 gallons of propylene glycol reported spilled from a national fuel gas station on Nash Rd in Wheatfield – Niagara
• May 17 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled at Sail Buffalo Pier on Furman Blvd in Buffalo – Erie
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown fuel reported spilled from Hamburg Middle School on Division St in Hamburg – Erie
• May 16 - 40 gallons of diesel reported spilled from a pickup truck due to equipment failure on Ridge Rd in Lackawanna – Erie
• May 17 - unknown amount of unknown petroleum reported spilled at USGC due to equipment failure on Furman Blvd in Buffalo – Erie
• May 16 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled on Lake Ave in Blasdell – Erie
• May 18 - unknown amount of motor oil reported spilled from a vehicle at Jerome SR Apartments on Bank St in Batavia - Genesee

Genesee River Watershed (2)

flows and drains a channel from the south border of NYS all the way north into Lake Ontario at Rochester in Monroe County.   Genesee River originates in north central Pennsylvania.  The Genesee runs right through New York state, flowing generally north from the south state line up to Lake Ontario at Rochester.  The watershed includes the following tributary flows, lakes and reservoirs: Conesus Lake, Silver Lake, Mount Morris Reservoir, Hemlock Lake, Honeoye Lake; Cassadaga Creek, Honeoye Creek, Oatka Creek, Black Creek

• May 19 - 900 gallons of pre-grade oil reported spilled from a Cool Whip Plant on Spring St in Avon – Livingston
• May 19 - unknown amount of unknown material reported spilled into TSC Industry Retention Pond on Trabold Rd in Rochester - Monroe

Oswego River/Finger Lakes Watershed (4)

drains a large area of central NYS north to Lake Ontario via Oswego River.   The Oswego River originates in the Adirondacks, with the combined flows of the Seneca River and many tributaries, drains a large area of north New York to Lake Ontario.  The water bodies found in this drainage basin include the Finger Lakes: Otisco, Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Oneida, Seneca, Keuka, Canandaigua and Canadice Lakes; Oneida River, Clyde River, Cayuga Lake Tributaries and Seneca Lake Tributaries

• May 15 - unknown amount of raw sewage reported spilled at a private residence on Route 13 in Chittenango – Madison
• May 18 - unknown amount of motor oil - auto waste fluids and anti freeze reported spilled from Fenix Parts on Creek Rd in Palmyra – Wayne
• May 19 - unknown amount of hydraulic oil and 10 gallons of antifreeze reported spilled from Ontario County Landfill due to equipment failure on Route 5 in Stanley – Ontario
• May 16 - unknown amount of motor oil reported spilled from abandoned drums at a private residence on Route 414 in Seneca Falls - Seneca

South/West Watersheds (8)

  Table updated May 24 2023

Allegheny River Watershed (0) drains the southwest corner of NYS west to the Ohio River

 The Allegheny River originates in Pennsylvania, curving north to take a short loop through southwest New York and back down into PA.  Tributaries to the Allegheny system include Chadakoin River, Conewango Creek, Cassadaga Creek, Olean Creek, Great Valley Creek, French Creek.  Important water bodies include the Allegheny Reservoir and popular recreational destination, Chautauqua Lake.

• No hazardous spills reported for the period of May 15 – 22^, 2023

Chemung River Watershed (3) combines with Susquehanna River, exits NYS to the south and empties into Chesapeake Bay

The Chemung River flows across the western portion of Southern Tier of New York State before joining the Susquehanna River and eventually emptying into the Chesapeake Bay.

Including Chemung River, Cohocton River, Tioga River, Canisteo River; Lamoka Lake/Mill Pond, Waneta Lake, Almond Lake

• May 19 - unknown amount of paint reported spilled into Canacadea stream from a drain on Saxton Dr in Alfred - Allegany - Canacadea Creek affected *
• May 16 - unknown amount of raw sewage reported spilled at a private residence on Greene Acres in Bath – Steuben
• May 16 - 85 gallons of hydraulic oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Addison Rd in Painted Post - Steuben

Susquehanna River Watershed (4) exits NYS to the south and empties into Chesapeake Bay

The Susquehanna River drains 27,500 square miles covering large parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. The flow begins in south New York State and flows in a westerly direction close to the south state line before departing into PA.

Including: Chenango River, Tioughnioga River, Unadilla River, Owego Creek; Otsego Lake, Canadarago Lake, Whitney Point Lake/Reservoir

• May 16 - 275 gallons of home heating oil reported spilled in a vacant lot on Hicks Hill Rd in McGraw – Cortland
• May 16 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence due to equipment failure on County Route 32 in Norwich – Chenango
• May 17 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Ford Ave in Oneonta – Otsego
• May 17 - 200 gallons of transformer oil reported spilled due to equipment failure on Chenango St in Binghamton - Broome

Ramapo River Watershed (1) exits NYS to the south and empties into Chesapeake Bay

The northern headwaters of the Passaic basin lie within a small portion of southeastern New York State, including the Ramapo and Hackensack Rivers drainage areas, flowing south through New Jersey with outlet into the Atlantic at Chesapeake Bay.  Including Ramapo River, Hackensack River, Greenwood Lake, DeForest Lake.

• May 16 - unknown amount of home heating oil reported spilled at a private residence on Union Rd in Spring Valley - Rockland

Report Key

Reporting from the latest records uploaded to the NY Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Incidents database: 

• Spills of petroleum products 40 gallons or more
• toxic or unknown materials spills of any amount
• any spill impacting water

Note: DEC receives upward of sixteen thousand spill reports each year; each report is investigated by qualified personnel.  Report files are closed when it is determined the spill is contained and under the control of the spiller or state authorities and a clean up plan is in place or completed.