Chs McPherson Refinery - Sru – Emissions Trend

Mcpherson, KS · 2019–2023 · Parent: Chs Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Chs McPherson Refinery - Sru, 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 178.2K in 2019 and closed at 136.7K in 2023 – a decrease of 23.3% 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 n-Hexane at 244.1K, followed by Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) at 190.8K.

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 petroleum facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-23.3%)
2019 Total
178.2K lbs
2023 Total
136.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
041.4K82.8K124.2K165.6K207.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 178.2K lbs 32 -
2020 133.4K lbs 32 -25.1%
2021 154.6K lbs 32 +15.9%
2022 207.0K lbs 33 +33.9%
2023 136.7K lbs 32 -33.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 81.2K 40.7K 36.5K 48.5K 37.2K 244.1K
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 21.6K 32.8K 55.5K 36.5K 44.3K 190.8K
Ammonia 12.2K 8.9K 14.1K 20.3K 8.2K 63.6K
Methanol 11.3K 12.9K 12.8K 12.5K 12.6K 62.1K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 12.5K 9.1K 8.3K 12.6K 8.5K 51.0K
Toluene 11.1K 8.5K 9.0K 11.0K 8.3K 48.0K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) - - - 45.8K - 45.8K
Benzene 6.7K 5.4K 5.9K 6.4K 5.8K 30.3K
Hydrogen sulfide 5.5K 3.6K 3.3K 3.4K 3.9K 19.7K
Cyclohexane 5.3K 4.5K 3.2K 2.7K 2.7K 18.5K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2.7K 2.4K 2.2K 2.0K 2.0K 11.4K
Ethylbenzene 2.8K 1.7K 1.5K 2.4K 1.4K 9.9K
Naphthalene 1.1K 695 712 764 541 3.8K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1.5K 374 135 129 71 2.3K
Cumene 457 401 477 461 418 2.2K

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 Chs McPherson Refinery - Sru getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Chs McPherson Refinery - Sru's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 23%.
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.