# Powerplant: lube oil spill (850 gallons) in Rensselaer, NY

**Score:** 85/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Site | Powerplant |
| Spill number | 2607032 |
| Location | 39 River Side Ave, Rensselaer, Rensselaer County |
| Material | lube oil |
| Quantity | 850 gallons |
| Source | New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) |
| Cause | Human Error |
| Spill date | 2026-10-23 |
| Reported | 2026-10-24 |
| Status | Open |

## Why this score
- Still open with DEC: cleanup and closure work pending.
- Reported in the last two weeks.
- Petroleum spill.
- 850 gallons reported.

Source: New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/u44d-k5fk). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T05:14:04.897Z.
From the NYS DEC Spill Incidents database. A report records what was called in; quantities are as reported and may be estimates. Residences, roads and unnamed locations are excluded. Verify status with DEC.