EPA TRI Facility · Primary Metals

Erico International Corp

Aberdeen, NC · Parent: Erico International Corp

Total releases
1.1K lbs
Chemicals reported
2
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Water Discharges
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Erico International Corp has reported 1.1K lbs of toxic releases across 2 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 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Primary Metals sector. The primary release pathway is water discharges, accounting for 63% 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.

#13,685 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Erico International Corp files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 331222 (Primary Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 1.1K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 2 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is water discharges at 706 lbs (63.0% of total volume), followed by air releases at 35.1%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 280% - from 84 lbs to 321 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Erico International Corp.

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 Erico International Corp has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Primary Metals
NAICS Code
331222
Total Releases
1.1K lbs
Chemicals Reported
2
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Erico International Corp releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 1.1K lbs.

Water Discharges 706 lbs (63.0%)
Air Releases 394 lbs (35.1%)
Off-site Transfers 21 lbs (1.9%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 280% (84 lbs to 321 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Erico International Corp - 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 84 lbs 2
2020 96 lbs 2
2021 214 lbs 2
2022 406 lbs 2
2023 321 lbs 2

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 2 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Copper 1.1K lbs -
Nickel 15 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
35.1133, -79.3898
ZIP Code
28315
EPA Facility ID
28315CRLNGSR207

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 Erico International Corp release?
Erico International Corp has reported releases of 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 1.1K lbs. 1 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Erico International Corp in?
Erico International Corp is classified under the "Primary Metals" industry (NAICS code 331222), located in Aberdeen, NC.
How long has Erico International Corp reported to the TRI?
Erico International Corp has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Erico International Corp release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Erico International Corp is water discharges, accounting for 63.0% of total releases (706 lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (35.1%).
Are emissions from Erico International Corp increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 280%, from 84 lbs to 321 lbs.
Is Erico International Corp 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 Erico International Corp release carcinogens?
Yes, Erico International Corp reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #13,685 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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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 Erico International Corp. 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.