Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville – Emissions Trend

Lawrenceville, PA · 2019–2020 · Parent: Hitachi Metals America Ltd

This page assembles 2 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville, spanning 2019–2020. 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 24.5K in 2019 and closed at 5.7K in 2020 – a decrease of 76.9% 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 Manganese And Manganese Compounds at 23.2K, followed by Copper And Copper Compounds at 6.4K.

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 primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-76.9%)
2019 Total
24.5K lbs
2020 Total
5.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04.9K9.8K14.7K19.6K24.5K 20192020 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 24.5K lbs 4 -
2020 5.7K lbs 4 -76.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020 Total
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 18.9K 4.2K 23.2K
Copper And Copper Compounds 5.1K 1.3K 6.4K
Lead And Lead Compounds 525 89 614
Diisocyanates 15 13 28

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 Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2020, Waupaca Foundry Inc - Lawrenceville's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 77%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 2 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2020. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.