U.S. Doe Brookhaven National Laboratory — Emissions Trend

Upton, NY · 2019–2023 · Parent: US Department of Energy

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for U.S. Doe Brookhaven National Laboratory, 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 18.4K in 2019 and closed at 51.4K in 2023 - a increasing of +178.7% 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 Asbestos (friable) at 167.2K, followed by Lead at 16.3K.

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 other facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+178.7%)
2019 Total
18.4K lbs
2023 Total
51.4K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
010.3K20.5K30.8K41.1K51.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 18.4K lbs 6
2020 35.1K lbs 6 +90.5%
2021 30.4K lbs 6 -13.4%
2022 48.3K lbs 6 +58.8%
2023 51.4K lbs 6 +6.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Asbestos (friable) 17.5K 28.0K 22.8K 47.7K 51.2K 167.2K
Lead 921 7.1K 7.6K 531 177 16.3K
Mercury 9 9 2 13 1 36
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 0 0 0 1
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polychlorinated biphenyls 0

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 U.S. Doe Brookhaven National Laboratory getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, U.S. Doe Brookhaven National Laboratory's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 179%.
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.