Monument Chemical Baytown LLC – Emissions Trend

Baytown, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: Monument Chemical LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Monument Chemical Baytown LLC, 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 1.7K in 2019 and closed at 14.4K in 2023 – a increase of 750.8% 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 Naphthalene at 20.6K, followed by Benzene at 2.0K.

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
↑ Increasing (+750.8%)
2019 Total
1.7K lbs
2023 Total
14.4K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
02.9K5.8K8.6K11.5K14.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 1.7K lbs 9 -
2020 2.7K lbs 9 +61.7%
2021 4.6K lbs 10 +67.8%
2022 4.0K lbs 10 -13.5%
2023 14.4K lbs 11 +262.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Naphthalene 1.7K 1.8K 2.3K 3.2K 11.6K 20.6K
Benzene - 136 - - 1.9K 2.0K
Toluene - 264 830 351 445 1.9K
Styrene 28 222 454 190 204 1.1K
Ethylbenzene - 172 333 151 121 777
Cyclohexane - - 333 36 37 406
n-Hexane - 95 272 - - 367
Dicyclopentadiene - 25 38 31 29 123
Xylene (mixed isomers) - - 38 33 32 103
Anthracene - - 2 - - 2
Biphenyl - - 0 0 - 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 Monument Chemical Baytown LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Monument Chemical Baytown LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 751%.
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.