EPA TRI Facility · Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Wenger Corp

Owatonna, MN

Total releases
144 lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Wenger Corp has reported 144 lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Miscellaneous Manufacturing sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 62% 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.

#16,197 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Wenger Corp files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 144 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 89 lbs (61.8% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 38.2%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 68% - from 61 lbs to 19 lbs.

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 Wenger Corp has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
NAICS Code
339999
Total Releases
144 lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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4
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Wenger Corp releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 144 lbs.

Air Releases 89 lbs (61.8%)
Off-site Transfers 55 lbs (38.2%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 68% (61 lbs to 19 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Wenger Corp - 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 61 lbs 4
2020 21 lbs 4
2021 22 lbs 4
2022 20 lbs 4
2023 19 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Lead 55 lbs Carcinogen
Manganese 39 lbs -
Chromium 30 lbs -
Nickel 19 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
44.0867, -93.2495
ZIP Code
55060
EPA Facility ID
55060WNGRC555PA

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 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 Wenger Corp release?
Wenger Corp has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 144 lbs. 2 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Wenger Corp in?
Wenger Corp is classified under the "Miscellaneous Manufacturing" industry (NAICS code 339999), located in Owatonna, MN.
How long has Wenger Corp reported to the TRI?
Wenger Corp has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Wenger Corp release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Wenger Corp is air releases, accounting for 61.8% of total releases (89 lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (38.2%).
Are emissions from Wenger Corp increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 68%, from 61 lbs to 19 lbs.
Is Wenger Corp 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 Wenger Corp release carcinogens?
Yes, Wenger Corp reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #16,197 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Wenger Corp. 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.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.