Dow Sabine River Operations – Emissions Trend

Orange, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Dow Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Dow Sabine River Operations, 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 997.4K in 2019 and closed at 771.7K in 2023 – a decrease of 22.6% 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 Ethylene at 2.4M, followed by Vinyl acetate at 444.0K.

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 chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-22.6%)
2019 Total
997.4K lbs
2023 Total
771.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0199.5K399.0K598.4K797.9K997.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 997.4K lbs 35 -
2020 612.3K lbs 22 -38.6%
2021 674.8K lbs 22 +10.2%
2022 986.4K lbs 23 +46.2%
2023 771.7K lbs 24 -21.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene 450.2K 327.5K 376.5K 752.1K 449.2K 2.4M
Vinyl acetate 123.9K 100.4K 75.9K 65.3K 78.5K 444.0K
Butyl acrylate 61.2K 59.3K 61.2K 36.5K 62.6K 280.7K
Propylene 35.9K 34.6K 57.7K 48.2K 39.4K 215.7K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 132.4K - - - - 132.4K
Methanol 37.7K 16.3K 13.2K 20.5K 18.6K 106.3K
Benzene 17.6K 18.1K 28.4K 11.2K 7.7K 83.0K
Ammonia 12.0K 11.3K 13.3K 11.9K 24.4K 72.9K
Formaldehyde 45.3K - - - 25.2K 70.5K
Methyl acrylate 20.5K 12.3K 10.8K 9.5K 13.0K 66.1K
Hydrogen sulfide 9.2K 5.9K 10.4K 10.2K 17.5K 53.2K
Acrylic acid 14.6K 11.3K 11.0K 5.6K 3.8K 46.3K
Toluene 4.9K 4.0K 5.0K 7.5K 4.4K 25.9K
Zinc compounds 11.8K 2.6K 2.4K 2.0K 6.3K 25.1K
1,3-Butadiene 2.9K 6.0K 5.2K 2.8K 7.5K 24.4K

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 Dow Sabine River Operations getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Dow Sabine River Operations's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 23%.
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.