EPA TRI Facility · Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Tenneco Powertrain

Athens, AL

Total releases
36.1K lbs
Chemicals reported
6
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Tenneco Powertrain has reported 36.1K lbs of toxic releases across 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Miscellaneous Manufacturing sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 97% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#6,882 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Tenneco Powertrain files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 339991 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 36.1K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 6 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (33%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 35.2K lbs (97.3% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 2.6%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 56% - from 12.5K lbs to 5.5K lbs.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Tenneco Powertrain has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
NAICS Code
339991
Total Releases
36.1K lbs
Chemicals Reported
6
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Tenneco Powertrain stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Tenneco Powertrain
36.1K lbs
Chemical Waste Management
95.7M lbs

100% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Tenneco Powertrain
6
Chemical Waste Management
98

94% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Tenneco Powertrain releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 36.1K lbs.

Air Releases 35.2K lbs (97.3%)
Off-site Transfers 940 lbs (2.6%)
Water Discharges 45 lbs (0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 56% (12.5K lbs to 5.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Tenneco Powertrain - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 12.5K lbs 6
2020 8.6K lbs 6
2021 5.0K lbs 6
2022 4.6K lbs 6
2023 5.5K lbs 6

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 6 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Certain glycol ethers 35.3K lbs -
Nickel 530 lbs Carcinogen
Manganese 130 lbs -
Copper 89 lbs -
Lead 83 lbs Carcinogen
Chromium 63 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
34.7902, -86.9529
ZIP Code
35613
EPA Facility ID
35611JPTRN1500F

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Tenneco Powertrain release?
Tenneco Powertrain has reported releases of 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 36.1K lbs. 2 of these (33%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Tenneco Powertrain in?
Tenneco Powertrain is classified under the "Miscellaneous Manufacturing" industry (NAICS code 339991), located in Athens, AL.
How long has Tenneco Powertrain reported to the TRI?
Tenneco Powertrain has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Tenneco Powertrain release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Tenneco Powertrain is air releases, accounting for 97.3% of total releases (35.2K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (2.6%).
Are emissions from Tenneco Powertrain increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 56%, from 12.5K lbs to 5.5K lbs.
Is Tenneco Powertrain a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Tenneco Powertrain release carcinogens?
Yes, Tenneco Powertrain reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Tenneco Powertrain. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.