SIERRA ALUMINUM CO PLANT II — Emissions Trend

Fontana, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: SIERRA ALUMINUM CO

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for SIERRA ALUMINUM CO PLANT II, 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 11.0K in 2019 and closed at 8.6K in 2023 — a decreasing of -22.1% 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 Xylene (mixed isomers) at 277.9K, followed by Ethylbenzene at 83.7K.

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 (-22.1%)
2019 Total
11.0K lbs
2023 Total
8.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
059.4K118.9K178.3K237.7K297.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 11.0K lbs 8
2020 29.7K lbs 8 +169.2%
2021 44.3K lbs 8 +49.1%
2022 297.1K lbs 9 +570.3%
2023 8.6K lbs 7 -97.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3.4K 18.7K 30.1K 223.9K 1.8K 277.9K
Ethylbenzene 1.7K 5.5K 8.9K 67.1K 464 83.7K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3.4K 4.1K 3.6K 4.3K 4.7K 20.2K
Certain glycol ethers 1.8K 1.1K 1.3K 925 891 5.9K
Toluene 627 340 357 663 721 2.7K
Ethyl acrylate 54 16 27 54 82 233
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[[1-oxo-3-[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C4-16-alkyl)thio]propyl]amino] derivs., sodium salts 80 80
Lead 11 13 17 17 16 74
Hydrogen fluoride 0

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 SIERRA ALUMINUM CO PLANT II getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, SIERRA ALUMINUM CO PLANT II's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 22%.
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.