Alcoa USA Corp. – Emissions Trend

Massena, NY · 2019–2023 · Parent: Alcoa Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Alcoa USA Corp., 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 613.6K in 2019 and closed at 570.7K in 2023 – a decrease of 7.0% 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 Carbonyl sulfide at 2.1M, followed by Hydrogen fluoride at 862.8K.

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 primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-7.0%)
2019 Total
613.6K lbs
2023 Total
570.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0123.2K246.4K369.6K492.8K616.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 613.6K lbs 10 -
2020 616.0K lbs 9 +0.4%
2021 581.7K lbs 9 -5.6%
2022 603.7K lbs 9 +3.8%
2023 570.7K lbs 9 -5.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Carbonyl sulfide 436.8K 438.8K 428.5K 408.1K 398.0K 2.1M
Hydrogen fluoride 169.9K 175.6K 152.5K 192.9K 171.9K 862.8K
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2.5K 1.0K 189 1.9K 239 5.9K
Chlorine 3.5K - - - - 3.5K
Lead And Lead Compounds 170 166 166 163 186 851
Chromium 146 144 148 153 146 737
Manganese 133 129 134 139 159 694
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 297 118 15 231 30 690
Copper 41 21 38 61 32 193
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 0 1 0 2

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 Alcoa USA Corp. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Alcoa USA Corp.'s total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 7%.
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.