Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co Plant 2 – Emissions Trend

Geneva, IL · 2019–2023 · Parent: Amsted Industries Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co Plant 2, 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 120 in 2019 and closed at 106 in 2023 – a decrease of 11.4% 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 Copper at 374, followed by Nickel at 150.

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 (-11.4%)
2019 Total
120 lbs
2023 Total
106 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
024487296120 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 120 lbs 2 -
2020 113 lbs 2 -5.5%
2021 95 lbs 2 -15.8%
2022 91 lbs 2 -4.8%
2023 106 lbs 2 +17.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Copper 89 85 70 54 77 374
Nickel 31 28 25 37 29 150

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 Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co Plant 2 getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co Plant 2's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 11%.
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.