EPA TRI Facility · Chemicals

Quidel Inc

San Diego, CA

Total releases
1.1K lbs
Chemicals reported
1
Latest report
2023
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Quidel Inc has reported 1.1K lbs of toxic releases across 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 100% 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.

#13,700 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Quidel Inc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325413 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 1.1K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 1 distinct chemical.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 1.1K lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 36% - from 250 lbs to 161 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 Quidel Inc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325413
Total Releases
1.1K lbs
Chemicals Reported
1
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
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Chemicals reported
Quidel Inc
1
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98% 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 Quidel Inc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 1.1K lbs.

Air Releases 1.1K lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 36% (250 lbs to 161 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Quidel Inc - 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 250 lbs 1
2020 250 lbs 1
2021 250 lbs 1
2022 199 lbs 1
2023 161 lbs 1

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Methanol 1.1K lbs -

Location

Coordinates
32.8974, -117.1729
ZIP Code
92121
EPA Facility ID
92121BSTNC9975S

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 Quidel Inc release?
Quidel Inc has reported releases of 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 1.1K lbs.
What industry is Quidel Inc in?
Quidel Inc is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325413), located in San Diego, CA.
How long has Quidel Inc reported to the TRI?
Quidel Inc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Quidel Inc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Quidel Inc is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (1.1K lbs).
Are emissions from Quidel Inc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 36%, from 250 lbs to 161 lbs.
Is Quidel Inc 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.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Quidel Inc. 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.