Continental Aluminum — Emissions Trend

New Hudson, MI · 2019–2021 · Parent: Metal Exchange Corp

This page assembles 3 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Continental Aluminum, spanning 2019–2021. 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 219 in 2019 and closed at 112 in 2021 - a decreasing of -49.2% 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 Copper And Copper Compounds at 331, followed by Lead And Lead Compounds at 150.

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 primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-49.2%)
2019 Total
219 lbs
2021 Total
112 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04488132175219 201920202021 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 219 lbs 2
2020 150 lbs 2 -31.7%
2021 112 lbs 2 -25.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 201920202021 Total
Copper And Copper Compounds 152 102 77 331
Lead And Lead Compounds 68 48 35 150

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 Continental Aluminum getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2021, Continental Aluminum's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 49%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 3 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2021. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.