Southern Tool — Emissions Trend

Oxford, AL · 2019–2023

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Southern Tool, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 780 in 2019 and closed at 535 in 2023 - a decreasing of -31.4% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 1.3K, followed by Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds at 1.3K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-31.4%)
2019 Total
780 lbs
2023 Total
535 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0159318477636795 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 780 lbs 3
2020 785 lbs 3 +0.6%
2021 795 lbs 3 +1.3%
2022 795 lbs 3 0.0%
2023 535 lbs 3 -32.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 260 265 265 265 260 1.3K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 260 260 265 265 260 1.3K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 260 260 265 265 15 1.1K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Tool getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Southern Tool's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 31%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.