EPA TRI Facility · Fabricated Metals
QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO
Byron, IL
- Total releases
- 291.3K lbs
- Chemicals reported
- 4
- Carcinogens
- 2
- Primary pathway
- Air Releases
QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO has reported 291.3K lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Fabricated Metals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 99% 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.
QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 332813 (Fabricated Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 291.3K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.
The dominant release pathway is air releases at 287.4K lbs (98.6% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 1.4%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 16% — from 47.9K lbs to 55.6K lbs.
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 QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?
How QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 291.3K lbs.
Emissions Trend Summary
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 16% (47.9K lbs to 55.6K lbs).
Reported total releases by year
QUALITY METAL FINISHING CO — annual TRI totals
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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.
| Year | Total | Chemicals |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 47.9K lbs | 3 |
| 2020 | 55.6K lbs | 2 |
| 2021 | 62.7K lbs | 3 |
| 2022 | 69.5K lbs | 2 |
| 2023 | 55.6K lbs | 2 |
Chemical Releases
Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.
| Chemical | Total | Flags |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 286.3K lbs | Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 3.3K lbs | Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 1.3K lbs | — |
| Nitric acid | 450 lbs | — |
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About TRI Data
Data as of 2024 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.
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