EPA TRI Facility · Food

Eastern Minerals Inc

Henderson, NC

Total releases
3.8K lbs
Chemicals reported
7
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Eastern Minerals Inc has reported 3.8K 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, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 14% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Food sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, 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.

#11,699 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Eastern Minerals Inc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 311119 (Food). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 3.8K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 7 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (14%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 3.8K lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals held roughly flat - from 750 lbs to 750 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 Eastern Minerals Inc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Food
NAICS Code
311119
Total Releases
3.8K lbs
Chemicals Reported
7
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
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3.8K lbs
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Chemicals reported
Eastern Minerals Inc
7
Befesa Zinc Metal LLC
4

75% more 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 Eastern Minerals Inc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 3.8K lbs.

Air Releases 3.8K lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases held roughly flat (750 lbs to 750 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Eastern Minerals Inc - 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 750 lbs 5
2020 750 lbs 5
2021 750 lbs 5
2022 750 lbs 5
2023 750 lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 7 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Zinc compounds 1.3K lbs -
Copper And Copper Compounds 1.0K lbs -
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 1.0K lbs -
Copper compounds 250 lbs -
Manganese compounds 250 lbs -
Cobalt compounds 0 lbs Carcinogen
Selenium compounds 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
36.2713, -78.4030
ZIP Code
27537
EPA Facility ID
27536STRNMUS1SO

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 Eastern Minerals Inc release?
Eastern Minerals Inc has reported releases of 7 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 3.8K lbs. 1 of these (14%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Eastern Minerals Inc in?
Eastern Minerals Inc is classified under the "Food" industry (NAICS code 311119), located in Henderson, NC.
How long has Eastern Minerals Inc reported to the TRI?
Eastern Minerals Inc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Eastern Minerals Inc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Eastern Minerals Inc is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (3.8K lbs).
Are emissions from Eastern Minerals Inc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases held roughly flat, from 750 lbs to 750 lbs.
Is Eastern Minerals Inc 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 Eastern Minerals Inc release carcinogens?
Yes, Eastern Minerals Inc reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 14% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #11,699 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
  • Check North Carolina's statewide profile for the full picture: total facilities, water systems, and Superfund sites. View North Carolina profile

TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Eastern Minerals Inc. 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.