U.S. Military Academy West Point – Emissions Trend

West Point, NY · 2019–2023 · Parent: US Department of Defense

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for U.S. Military Academy West Point, 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 42.6K in 2019 and closed at 27.7K in 2023 – a decrease of 34.9% 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 And Lead Compounds at 69.8K, followed by Copper at 60.3K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-34.9%)
2019 Total
42.6K lbs
2023 Total
27.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
08.5K17.0K25.5K34.1K42.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 42.6K lbs 2 -
2020 8.8K lbs 1 -79.3%
2021 29.7K lbs 2 +237.3%
2022 30.1K lbs 2 +1.3%
2023 27.7K lbs 2 -7.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Lead And Lead Compounds 27.6K - 13.8K 14.4K 14.1K 69.8K
Copper 15.0K - 15.9K 15.7K 13.6K 60.3K
Lead compounds - 8.8K - - - 8.8K

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. Military Academy West Point getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, U.S. Military Academy West Point's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 35%.
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.