Chaparral Steel Midlothian LP — Emissions Trend

Midlothian, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Gerdau USA Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Chaparral Steel Midlothian LP, 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 558.7K in 2019 and closed at 159.0K in 2023 - a decreasing of -71.5% 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 Lead And Lead Compounds at 617.4K, followed by Zinc compounds at 424.9K.

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 (-71.5%)
2019 Total
558.7K lbs
2023 Total
159.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0111.7K223.5K335.2K447.0K558.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 558.7K lbs 9
2020 125.8K lbs 9 -77.5%
2021 159.1K lbs 9 +26.4%
2022 134.4K lbs 9 -15.5%
2023 159.0K lbs 9 +18.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Lead And Lead Compounds 130.3K 109.0K 141.3K 119.7K 117.1K 617.4K
Zinc compounds 359.3K 11.2K 13.0K 10.6K 30.8K 424.9K
Manganese compounds 54.7K 8.7K 63.4K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 4.0K 3.2K 2.7K 9.9K
Copper And Copper Compounds 6.7K 339 287 265 7.6K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5.0K 347 233 238 5.8K
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 781 806 880 838 802 4.1K
Cadmium And Cadmium Compounds 1.2K 51 55 1.3K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 739 87 73 68 151 1.1K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 726 726
Copper compounds 665 665
Cadmium compounds 48 117 165
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 1 1 1 5

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 Chaparral Steel Midlothian LP getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Chaparral Steel Midlothian LP's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 72%.
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.