MISSOURI COBALT — Emissions Trend

Fredericktown, MO · 2021–2023

This page assembles 3 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for MISSOURI COBALT, spanning 2021–2023. 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 589.7K in 2021 and closed at 492.3K in 2023 — a decreasing of -16.5% 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 Lead at 600.7K, followed by Copper at 493.7K.

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 metal mining facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-16.5%)
2021 Total
589.7K lbs
2023 Total
492.3K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0117.9K235.9K353.8K471.8K589.7K 202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2021 589.7K lbs 4
2022 552.3K lbs 4 -6.3%
2023 492.3K lbs 4 -10.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 202120222023 Total
Lead 251.1K 215.4K 134.3K 600.7K
Copper 162.7K 150.5K 180.5K 493.7K
Nickel 108.6K 95.3K 106.9K 310.7K
Cobalt 67.4K 91.2K 70.6K 229.2K

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 MISSOURI COBALT getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2021–2023, MISSOURI COBALT's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 17%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 3 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2021–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.