Freeport-McMoran Sierrita Inc – Emissions Trend

Green Valley, AZ · 2019–2023 · Parent: Freeport-McMoran Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Freeport-McMoran Sierrita Inc, 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 2.0M in 2019 and closed at 2.5M in 2023 – a increase of 23.3% 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 Lead And Lead Compounds at 5.5M, followed by Manganese at 1.2M.

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 metal mining facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+23.3%)
2019 Total
2.0M lbs
2023 Total
2.5M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0495.6K991.2K1.5M2.0M2.5M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 2.0M lbs 16 -
2020 1.5M lbs 14 -27.6%
2021 1.8M lbs 15 +26.9%
2022 2.2M lbs 15 +17.9%
2023 2.5M lbs 14 +13.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Lead And Lead Compounds 679.1K 601.1K 1.1M 1.5M 1.7M 5.5M
Manganese - 280.3K 270.3K 320.3K 340.3K 1.2M
Chromium 220.0K 320.0K 240.0K 100.0K 76.0K 956.0K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 570.5K - - - - 570.5K
Cobalt 78.0K 91.0K 79.0K 87.0K 88.0K 423.0K
Arsenic 77.0K 90.0K 78.0K 87.0K 88.0K 420.0K
Nickel 53.0K 52.0K 45.0K 69.0K 140.0K 359.0K
Copper And Copper Compounds 211.0K 3.6K 17.8K 9.5K 16.3K 258.1K
Zinc compounds 96.0K - - - - 96.0K
Molybdenum trioxide 12.0K 6.7K 13.0K 13.0K 21.8K 66.5K
n-Butyl alcohol - - 19.0K 20.1K 22.3K 61.4K
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 4.8K 4.4K 4.8K 3.8K 4.1K 21.9K
Ammonia 5.1K 4.0K 4.2K 3.9K 4.5K 21.7K
Mercury compounds 2.6K 2.3K 2.4K 3.0K 2.8K 13.1K
Chlorine 750 750 750 750 750 3.8K

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 Freeport-McMoran Sierrita Inc getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Freeport-McMoran Sierrita Inc's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 23%.
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.