3M Co - Springfield – Emissions Trend

Springfield, MO · 2019–2023 · Parent: 3M Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for 3M Co - Springfield, 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 175.5K in 2019 and closed at 38.2K in 2023 – a decrease of 78.2% 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 Zinc compounds at 273.3K, followed by Toluene at 55.0K.

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 (-78.2%)
2019 Total
175.5K lbs
2023 Total
38.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
035.1K70.2K105.3K140.4K175.5K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 175.5K lbs 22 -
2020 122.4K lbs 19 -30.2%
2021 106.3K lbs 19 -13.2%
2022 101.3K lbs 18 -4.8%
2023 38.2K lbs 18 -62.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 109.2K 72.2K 53.5K 24.9K 13.6K 273.3K
Toluene 5.8K 7.8K 12.8K 21.6K 7.0K 55.0K
Cyclohexane 4.4K 4.4K 5.0K 25.7K 4.2K 43.7K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds - 13.5K 14.9K - - 28.4K
Manganese compounds 10.5K - 7.1K 5.7K 4.6K 28.0K
Antimony compounds 12.5K - - 12.6K 2.7K 27.8K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 21.1K 299 367 297 622 22.7K
n-Hexane 3.9K 4.3K 4.3K 6.6K 3.4K 22.5K
Dichloromethane 6.1K 6.1K 4.7K - - 16.9K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds - 12.0K - - - 12.0K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1.1K 887 1.4K 1.5K 630 5.5K
Methanol 769 949 2.1K 600 548 5.0K
Diisocyanates 0 3 3 975 397 1.4K
Methyl methacrylate 43 43 101 455 174 816
Certain glycol ethers 3 4 4 203 144 358

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 3M Co - Springfield getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, 3M Co - Springfield's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 78%.
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.