EPA report provides toxic chemical release information for your state or Tribe

Summary:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, providing information on the management of toxic chemicals from facilities in EPA's Region 8 states and 28 Tribal Nations. The report reveals a 47% decrease in releases from TRI facilities in Region 8 since 2013, with facilities reporting a 58% reduction in production-related waste through preferred techniques. Nationally, environmental releases of TRI chemicals decreased by 21% from 2013 to 2022, with a 26% decrease in air releases. The report also highlights pollution prevention activities, including the implementation of 3,589 total pollution prevention activities in 2022. The EPA is sharing detailed information on facility management of toxic chemicals to help communities understand potential exposure and take action to reduce pollution.