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US Army - Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, NY · Parent: US Department of Defense

Total releases
308.4K lbs
Chemicals reported
7
Carcinogens
3
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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US Army - Watervliet Arsenal has reported 308.4K lbs of toxic releases across 7 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 3 are classified as carcinogens, representing 43% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Other sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 100% 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.

#2,543 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 9.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

US Army - Watervliet Arsenal files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 928110 (Other). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 308.4K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 7 distinct chemicals, 3 of which (43%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 308.0K lbs (99.9% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 0.1%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 6% - from 52.5K lbs to 55.9K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company US Department of Defense.

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 US Army - Watervliet Arsenal has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Other
NAICS Code
928110
Total Releases
308.4K lbs
Chemicals Reported
7
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how US Army - Watervliet Arsenal stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
US Army - Watervliet Arsenal
308.4K lbs
St Lawrence Zinc Co Balmat 4 Mine & Mill
9.7M lbs

97% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
US Army - Watervliet Arsenal
7
St Lawrence Zinc Co Balmat 4 Mine & Mill
10

30% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How US Army - Watervliet Arsenal releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 308.4K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 308.0K lbs (99.9%)
Water Discharges 248 lbs (0.1%)
Air Releases 138 lbs (<0.1%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 6% (52.5K lbs to 55.9K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

US Army - Watervliet Arsenal - 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 52.5K lbs 6
2020 16.4K lbs 3
2021 97.8K lbs 6
2022 85.8K lbs 5
2023 55.9K lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 3 of 7 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 180.4K lbs -
Chromium 58.9K lbs -
Lead 33.8K lbs Carcinogen
Manganese 19.3K lbs -
Cadmium 12.0K lbs Carcinogen
Nickel 3.6K lbs Carcinogen
Barium 421 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
42.7223, -73.7065
ZIP Code
12189
EPA Facility ID
12189SDDSRBROAD

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 US Army - Watervliet Arsenal release?
US Army - Watervliet Arsenal has reported releases of 7 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 308.4K lbs. 3 of these (43%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is US Army - Watervliet Arsenal in?
US Army - Watervliet Arsenal is classified under the "Other" industry (NAICS code 928110), located in Watervliet, NY.
How long has US Army - Watervliet Arsenal reported to the TRI?
US Army - Watervliet Arsenal has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does US Army - Watervliet Arsenal release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for US Army - Watervliet Arsenal is off-site transfers, accounting for 99.9% of total releases (308.0K lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (0.1%).
Are emissions from US Army - Watervliet Arsenal increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 6%, from 52.5K lbs to 55.9K lbs.
Is US Army - Watervliet Arsenal 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 US Army - Watervliet Arsenal release carcinogens?
Yes, US Army - Watervliet Arsenal reports 3 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 43% 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 US Army - Watervliet Arsenal. 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.