A O SMITH CORP PROTECTIVE COATINGS DIV — Emissions Trend

Florence, KY · 2019–2023 · Parent: A O SMITH CORP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for A O SMITH CORP PROTECTIVE COATINGS DIV, 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 10.2K in 2019 and closed at 10.5K in 2023 — a stable of +3.0% 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 Manganese And Manganese Compounds at 11.3K, followed by Nickel And Nickel Compounds at 9.9K.

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 chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
→ Stable (+3.0%)
2019 Total
10.2K lbs
2023 Total
10.5K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
02.3K4.6K7.0K9.3K11.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 10.2K lbs 9
2020 10.6K lbs 9 +4.3%
2021 11.6K lbs 9 +9.6%
2022 9.7K lbs 9 -16.9%
2023 10.5K lbs 9 +8.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 2.4K 3.6K 2.9K 2.3K 11.3K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 1.9K 2.4K 2.1K 3.6K 9.9K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 1.6K 2.5K 2.1K 2.3K 8.5K
Barium And Barium Compounds 1.4K 853 831 400 3.5K
Lithium carbonate 692 742 750 631 595 3.4K
Zinc compounds 560 860 768 390 520 3.1K
Manganese compounds 2.8K 2.8K
Cobalt compounds 1.9K 1.9K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 985 304 286 307 1.9K
Nickel compounds 1.7K 1.7K
Hydrogen fluoride 225 222 253 201 203 1.1K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1.1K 1.1K
Copper And Copper Compounds 360 277 207 201 1.0K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 982 982
Copper compounds 264 264

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 A O SMITH CORP PROTECTIVE COATINGS DIV getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, A O SMITH CORP PROTECTIVE COATINGS DIV's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
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.