EPA TRI Facility · Fabricated Metals

Clow Valve Machine Shop

Oskaloosa, IA · Parent: McWane Inc

Total releases
164 lbs
Chemicals reported
5
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Clow Valve Machine Shop has reported 164 lbs of toxic releases across 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 40% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Fabricated Metals sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 75% 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.

#16,065 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Clow Valve Machine Shop files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 332911 (Fabricated Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 164 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 5 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (40%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 123 lbs (75.1% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 24.9%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 64% - from 45 lbs to 16 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company McWane Inc.

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 Clow Valve Machine Shop has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Fabricated Metals
NAICS Code
332911
Total Releases
164 lbs
Chemicals Reported
5
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Clow Valve Machine Shop releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 164 lbs.

Off-site Transfers 123 lbs (75.1%)
Water Discharges 41 lbs (24.9%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 64% (45 lbs to 16 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Clow Valve Machine Shop - 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 45 lbs 5
2020 55 lbs 5
2021 23 lbs 5
2022 25 lbs 5
2023 16 lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 5 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Chromium 77 lbs -
Lead 48 lbs Carcinogen
Copper 24 lbs -
Manganese 14 lbs -
Nickel 2 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
41.2873, -92.6425
ZIP Code
52577
EPA Facility ID
52577CLWVL902SO

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 Clow Valve Machine Shop release?
Clow Valve Machine Shop has reported releases of 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 164 lbs. 2 of these (40%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Clow Valve Machine Shop in?
Clow Valve Machine Shop is classified under the "Fabricated Metals" industry (NAICS code 332911), located in Oskaloosa, IA.
How long has Clow Valve Machine Shop reported to the TRI?
Clow Valve Machine Shop has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Clow Valve Machine Shop release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Clow Valve Machine Shop is off-site transfers, accounting for 75.1% of total releases (123 lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (24.9%).
Are emissions from Clow Valve Machine Shop increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 64%, from 45 lbs to 16 lbs.
Is Clow Valve Machine Shop 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 Clow Valve Machine Shop release carcinogens?
Yes, Clow Valve Machine Shop reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 40% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Clow Valve Machine Shop. 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.