ST CHARLES OPERATIONS (TAFT/STAR) UNION CARBIDE CORP — Emissions Trend

Hahnville, LA · 2019–2023 · Parent: DOW INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for ST CHARLES OPERATIONS (TAFT/STAR) UNION CARBIDE CORP, 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 787.3K in 2019 and closed at 415.1K in 2023 — a decreasing of -47.3% 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 Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 966.3K, followed by Ethylene at 657.1K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-47.3%)
2019 Total
787.3K lbs
2023 Total
415.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0157.5K314.9K472.4K629.9K787.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 787.3K lbs 49
2020 678.5K lbs 45 -13.8%
2021 771.4K lbs 50 +13.7%
2022 505.0K lbs 51 -34.5%
2023 415.1K lbs 48 -17.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 316.6K 78.8K 383.9K 123.4K 63.5K 966.3K
Ethylene 162.1K 127.5K 128.6K 113.1K 125.7K 657.1K
Ammonia 25.7K 26.4K 78.3K 92.5K 89.0K 312.0K
Propylene 33.2K 147.3K 30.2K 16.8K 29.5K 257.0K
Allyl alcohol 31.2K 33.3K 32.6K 30.5K 6.7K 134.3K
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 29.4K 90.3K 17 12 86 119.8K
Formaldehyde 29.3K 24.8K 22.3K 26.5K 16.5K 119.5K
Acrylic acid 9.8K 29.6K 7.7K 8.2K 15.7K 70.9K
Methanol 12.7K 11.9K 9.7K 5.4K 7.1K 46.8K
Ethylene oxide 12.8K 10.2K 7.5K 5.7K 6.4K 42.7K
Nonylphenol 17.4K 7.6K 5.9K 5.3K 3.9K 40.2K
n-Butyl alcohol 13.2K 12.0K 3.7K 3.0K 2.9K 34.8K
n-Hexane 12.4K 11.4K 4.3K 3.3K 2.0K 33.4K
Acetaldehyde 3.9K 3.5K 7.2K 9.8K 7.8K 32.2K
Copper compounds 12.4K 284 17.0K 29.7K

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 ST CHARLES OPERATIONS (TAFT/STAR) UNION CARBIDE CORP getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, ST CHARLES OPERATIONS (TAFT/STAR) UNION CARBIDE CORP's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 47%.
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.