EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Gm - Romulus Engine Operations

Romulus, MI · Parent: General Motors LLC

Total releases
107.6K lbs
Chemicals reported
5
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Gm - Romulus Engine Operations has reported 107.6K lbs of toxic releases across 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 40% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 100% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#4,437 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Gm - Romulus Engine Operations files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336310 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 107.6K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 5 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (40%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 107.6K lbs (100.0% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 0.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 34% - from 26.4K lbs to 17.5K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company General Motors LLC.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Gm - Romulus Engine Operations has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336310
Total Releases
107.6K lbs
Chemicals Reported
5
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Gm - Romulus Engine Operations stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Gm - Romulus Engine Operations
107.6K lbs
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53.0M lbs

100% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Gm - Romulus Engine Operations
5
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp Dearborn Works
17

71% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Gm - Romulus Engine Operations releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 107.6K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 107.6K lbs (100.0%)
Water Discharges 15 lbs (<0.1%)
Air Releases 1 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 34% (26.4K lbs to 17.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Gm - Romulus Engine Operations - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 26.4K lbs 4
2020 21.6K lbs 4
2021 19.8K lbs 5
2022 22.3K lbs 5
2023 17.5K lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 5 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Copper 87.8K lbs -
Manganese 11.5K lbs -
Nickel 6.0K lbs Carcinogen
Chromium 1.9K lbs -
Lead 327 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
42.2522, -83.4001
ZIP Code
48174
EPA Facility ID
48174GMCCP36880

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Gm - Romulus Engine Operations release?
Gm - Romulus Engine Operations has reported releases of 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 107.6K lbs. 2 of these (40%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Gm - Romulus Engine Operations in?
Gm - Romulus Engine Operations is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336310), located in Romulus, MI.
How long has Gm - Romulus Engine Operations reported to the TRI?
Gm - Romulus Engine Operations has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Gm - Romulus Engine Operations release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Gm - Romulus Engine Operations is off-site transfers, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (107.6K lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (0.0%).
Are emissions from Gm - Romulus Engine Operations increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 34%, from 26.4K lbs to 17.5K lbs.
Is Gm - Romulus Engine Operations a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Gm - Romulus Engine Operations release carcinogens?
Yes, Gm - Romulus Engine Operations reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 40% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Gm - Romulus Engine Operations. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.