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Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex

Springdale, PA · Parent: Ppg Industries Inc

Total releases
634.9K lbs
Chemicals reported
33
Carcinogens
11
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex has reported 634.9K lbs of toxic releases across 33 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 11 are classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 73% 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.

#1,684 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 6.5% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325510 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 634.9K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 33 distinct chemicals, 11 of which (33%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 461.9K lbs (72.8% of total volume), followed by air releases at 27.2%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 22% - from 96.6K lbs to 117.6K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Ppg Industries Inc.

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 Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325510
Total Releases
634.9K lbs
Chemicals Reported
33
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex
634.9K lbs
Max Environmental -- Yukon Facility
34.8M lbs

98% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex
33
Max Environmental -- Yukon Facility
18

83% 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 Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 634.9K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 461.9K lbs (72.8%)
Air Releases 172.5K lbs (27.2%)
Water Discharges 538 lbs (0.1%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 22% (96.6K lbs to 117.6K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex - 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 96.6K lbs 20
2020 169.2K lbs 18
2021 118.9K lbs 27
2022 132.5K lbs 27
2023 117.6K lbs 24

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 11 of 33 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Certain glycol ethers 214.3K lbs -
Xylene (mixed isomers) 88.6K lbs -
Toluene 76.0K lbs -
Dimethyl phthalate 35.2K lbs -
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 30.9K lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 30.3K lbs -
Cyclohexane 28.4K lbs -
Ethylbenzene 24.4K lbs Carcinogen
Methyl isobutyl ketone 18.8K lbs Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 16.3K lbs -
Diisocyanates 16.1K lbs -
Acrylic acid 9.7K lbs -
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 8.6K lbs -
Naphthalene 7.2K lbs Carcinogen
Styrene 5.7K lbs Carcinogen
Butyl acrylate 5.6K lbs -
Methyl methacrylate 3.5K lbs -
Zinc compounds 2.7K lbs -
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 2.6K lbs Carcinogen
Ethyl acrylate 2.3K lbs Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 1.9K lbs -
Methanol 1.5K lbs -
Copper And Copper Compounds 1.4K lbs -
Nickel compounds 1.2K lbs Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 841 lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 343 lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 273 lbs -
Cumene 181 lbs Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 177 lbs -
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 66 lbs -
Cobalt compounds 57 lbs Carcinogen
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 28 lbs Carcinogen
Antimony compounds 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
40.5374, -79.7840
ZIP Code
15144
EPA Facility ID
15144PPGND125CO

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 Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex release?
Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex has reported releases of 33 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 634.9K lbs. 11 of these (33%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex in?
Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325510), located in Springdale, PA.
How long has Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex reported to the TRI?
Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex is off-site transfers, accounting for 72.8% of total releases (461.9K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (27.2%).
Are emissions from Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 22%, from 96.6K lbs to 117.6K lbs.
Is Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex 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 Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex release carcinogens?
Yes, Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex reports 11 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

What to do with this facility's data

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  • This facility ranks #1,684 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 6.5% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Ppg Industriesinc-Springdale Complex. 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.