EPA TRI Facility · Fabricated Metals

Paul Mueller Co

Springfield, MO

Total releases
617 lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Paul Mueller Co has reported 617 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, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 25% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Fabricated Metals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 95% 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.

#14,501 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Paul Mueller Co files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 332420 (Fabricated Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 617 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (25%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 587 lbs (95.1% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 3.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 56% - from 145 lbs to 64 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 Paul Mueller Co has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Fabricated Metals
NAICS Code
332420
Total Releases
617 lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Paul Mueller Co releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 617 lbs.

Air Releases 587 lbs (95.1%)
Water Discharges 18 lbs (3.0%)
Off-site Transfers 12 lbs (2.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 56% (145 lbs to 64 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Paul Mueller Co - 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 145 lbs 4
2020 177 lbs 4
2021 123 lbs 4
2022 108 lbs 4
2023 64 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Copper 467 lbs -
Chromium 78 lbs -
Manganese 36 lbs -
Nickel 36 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
37.2130, -93.3122
ZIP Code
65802
EPA Facility ID
65801PLMLL1600W

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 Paul Mueller Co release?
Paul Mueller Co has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 617 lbs. 1 of these (25%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Paul Mueller Co in?
Paul Mueller Co is classified under the "Fabricated Metals" industry (NAICS code 332420), located in Springfield, MO.
How long has Paul Mueller Co reported to the TRI?
Paul Mueller Co has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Paul Mueller Co release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Paul Mueller Co is air releases, accounting for 95.1% of total releases (587 lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (3.0%).
Are emissions from Paul Mueller Co increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 56%, from 145 lbs to 64 lbs.
Is Paul Mueller Co 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 Paul Mueller Co release carcinogens?
Yes, Paul Mueller Co reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 25% 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 Paul Mueller Co. 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.