Advanced Surface Technologies Inc — Emissions Trend

Arvada, CO · 2019–2023

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Advanced Surface Technologies 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 51.4K in 2019 and closed at 4.6K in 2023 - a decreasing of -91.1% 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 Nitric acid at 62.8K, followed by Nickel compounds at 44.5K.

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 fabricated metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-91.1%)
2019 Total
51.4K lbs
2023 Total
4.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
013.8K27.5K41.3K55.1K68.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 51.4K lbs 3
2020 68.8K lbs 3 +34.0%
2021 11.8K lbs 3 -82.9%
2022 24.5K lbs 3 +108.1%
2023 4.6K lbs 3 -81.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Nitric acid 31.3K 30.5K 524 269 164 62.8K
Nickel compounds 12.7K 31.8K 44.5K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 6.0K 21.7K 2.9K 30.6K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 7.4K 6.4K 5.2K 2.6K 1.6K 23.1K

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 Advanced Surface Technologies Inc getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Advanced Surface Technologies Inc's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 91%.
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.