U.S. Dod Usaf, Ellsworth Afb – Emissions Trend
Ellsworth Afb, SD · 2019–2023 · Parent: US Department of Defense
This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for U.S. Dod Usaf, Ellsworth Afb, spanning 2019–2023. 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 425 in 2019 and closed at 226 in 2023 – a decrease of 46.8% 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 Toluene at 584, followed by Lead at 238.
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 other facility.
Total Releases by Category
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Total | Chemicals | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 425 lbs | 5 | - |
| 2020 | 273 lbs | 5 | -35.8% |
| 2021 | 287 lbs | 5 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 260 lbs | 5 | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 226 lbs | 5 | -13.1% |
Top Chemicals by Year
| Chemical | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 51 | 117 | 154 | 131 | 131 | 584 |
| Lead | 238 | - | - | - | - | 238 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 58 | 31 | 46 | 45 | 35 | 215 |
| Ethylbenzene | 31 | 38 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 158 |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 149 |
| Benzene | - | 43 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 127 |
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.
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