3M Co - Brownwood – Emissions Trend

Brownwood, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: 3M Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for 3M Co - Brownwood, 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 107.9K in 2019 and closed at 114.7K in 2023 – a increase of 6.2% 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 Xylene (mixed isomers) at 153.8K, followed by Barium And Barium Compounds at 148.7K.

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 plastics and rubber facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+6.2%)
2019 Total
107.9K lbs
2023 Total
114.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
030.7K61.4K92.2K122.9K153.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 107.9K lbs 11 -
2020 110.3K lbs 10 +2.2%
2021 141.8K lbs 10 +28.5%
2022 153.6K lbs 11 +8.4%
2023 114.7K lbs 8 -25.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 12.6K 16.6K 24.9K 50.9K 48.8K 153.8K
Barium And Barium Compounds 38.7K 32.6K 31.9K 35.2K 10.2K 148.7K
Zinc compounds 28.7K 22.6K 23.3K 26.5K 9.7K 110.9K
n-Butyl alcohol 15.1K 22.2K 31.1K 11.4K 25.0K 104.8K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 4.2K 7.0K 14.1K 15.1K 7.4K 47.9K
Toluene 3.2K 4.8K 8.8K 9.2K 6.8K 32.8K
Ethylbenzene 3.1K 4.3K 6.4K 3.1K 6.2K 23.0K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 738 - 583 634 521 2.5K
Certain glycol ethers 1.1K - - 1.0K - 2.1K
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 355 381 586 433 - 1.8K
Lead And Lead Compounds 11 21 9 10 - 49
Antimony compounds - - - - - 0

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 3M Co - Brownwood getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, 3M Co - Brownwood's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 6%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.