EPA TRI Facility · Beverages

Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery

Golden, CO · Parent: Molson Coors Beverage Co

Total releases
532.3K lbs
Chemicals reported
7
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Water Discharges
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Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery has reported 532.3K lbs of toxic releases across 7 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 14% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Beverages sector. The primary release pathway is water discharges, accounting for 77% 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.

#1,871 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 7.2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 312120 (Beverages). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 532.3K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 7 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (14%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is water discharges at 412.1K lbs (77.4% of total volume), followed by air releases at 22.6%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 166% - from 64.5K lbs to 171.8K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Molson Coors Beverage Co.

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 Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Beverages
NAICS Code
312120
Total Releases
532.3K lbs
Chemicals Reported
7
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery
532.3K lbs
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22.9M lbs

98% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery
7
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co
12

42% 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 Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 532.3K lbs.

Water Discharges 412.1K lbs (77.4%)
Air Releases 120.1K lbs (22.6%)
Off-site Transfers 4 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 166% (64.5K lbs to 171.8K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery - 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 64.5K lbs 6
2020 87.3K lbs 5
2021 27.8K lbs 4
2022 180.9K lbs 5
2023 171.8K lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 7 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 395.4K lbs -
Ammonia 109.2K lbs -
Ozone 25.9K lbs -
Lead 947 lbs Carcinogen
Hydrogen sulfide 864 lbs -
Formic acid 1 lbs -
Chlorine 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
39.7566, -105.2192
ZIP Code
80401
EPA Facility ID
80401DLPHC12THF

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 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 Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery release?
Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery has reported releases of 7 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 532.3K lbs. 1 of these (14%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery in?
Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery is classified under the "Beverages" industry (NAICS code 312120), located in Golden, CO.
How long has Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery reported to the TRI?
Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery is water discharges, accounting for 77.4% of total releases (412.1K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (22.6%).
Are emissions from Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 166%, from 64.5K lbs to 171.8K lbs.
Is Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery 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.
Does Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery release carcinogens?
Yes, Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 14% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #1,871 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 7.2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Molson Coors USA LLC - Golden Brewery. 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.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.