U.S. Naval Air Station North Island — Emissions Trend

San Diego, CA · 2019–2023 · Parent: US Department of Defense

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, 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 39.4K in 2019 and closed at 41.7K in 2023 - a increasing of +6.0% 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 Methyl isobutyl ketone at 141.6K, followed by Lead at 27.3K.

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 other facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+6.0%)
2019 Total
39.4K lbs
2023 Total
41.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
08.3K16.7K25.0K33.4K41.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 39.4K lbs 4
2020 38.7K lbs 4 -1.6%
2021 39.9K lbs 3 +2.9%
2022 37.9K lbs 4 -5.0%
2023 41.7K lbs 3 +10.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methyl isobutyl ketone 20.0K 21.3K 32.7K 30.0K 37.6K 141.6K
Lead 8.4K 527 7.1K 7.2K 4.0K 27.3K
Certain glycol ethers 16.9K 16.9K
Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate 11.0K 11.0K
Ethylbenzene 561 561
Naphthalene 14 13 20 62 111 220

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 U.S. Naval Air Station North Island getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 6%.
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.