Ford Motor Co Michigan Assembly Plant — Emissions Trend

Wayne, MI · 2019–2023 · Parent: Ford Motor Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Ford Motor Co Michigan Assembly Plant, 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 167.3K in 2019 and closed at 149.6K in 2023 - a decreasing of -10.6% 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 Xylene (mixed isomers) at 155.7K, followed by 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene at 137.4K.

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 transportation equipment facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-10.6%)
2019 Total
167.3K lbs
2023 Total
149.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
033.5K66.9K100.4K133.8K167.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 167.3K lbs 20
2020 96.0K lbs 20 -42.6%
2021 165.8K lbs 21 +72.8%
2022 166.6K lbs 21 +0.5%
2023 149.6K lbs 21 -10.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 20.7K 11.7K 40.2K 44.8K 38.3K 155.7K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 44.6K 28.5K 23.7K 23.4K 17.2K 137.4K
n-Butyl alcohol 49.0K 25.2K 23.3K 15.3K 18.4K 131.3K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 10.2K 2.3K 19.4K 25.5K 23.5K 80.9K
Zinc compounds 10.1K 7.4K 12.6K 14.5K 11.0K 55.6K
Certain glycol ethers 7.4K 1.1K 20.3K 13.2K 13.2K 55.3K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 8.2K 7.4K 6.8K 7.7K 5.8K 35.9K
Ethylbenzene 4.1K 2.6K 7.4K 7.8K 6.7K 28.6K
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 2.4K 1.6K 3.3K 4.1K 3.1K 14.6K
Toluene 1.9K 2.2K 1.9K 1.8K 6.1K 13.9K
Cumene 4.4K 2.4K 2.5K 2.5K 1.8K 13.7K
Manganese compounds 3.8K 3.0K 3.9K 10.7K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 4.8K 3.6K 8.3K
Methanol 230 210 400 910 590 2.3K
Ethylene glycol 94 88 152 184 152 670

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 Ford Motor Co Michigan Assembly Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Ford Motor Co Michigan Assembly Plant's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 11%.
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.