NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT TEXAS DIV — Emissions Trend

Jewett, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: NUCOR CORP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT TEXAS DIV, 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 154.5K in 2019 and closed at 29.9K in 2023 — a decreasing of -80.7% 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 Zinc compounds at 182.2K, followed by Manganese And Manganese Compounds at 66.5K.

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 (-80.7%)
2019 Total
154.5K lbs
2023 Total
29.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
030.9K61.8K92.7K123.6K154.5K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 154.5K lbs 7
2020 33.2K lbs 8 -78.5%
2021 29.1K lbs 8 -12.4%
2022 31.5K lbs 8 +8.1%
2023 29.9K lbs 8 -5.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 130.8K 13.4K 13.6K 11.7K 12.8K 182.2K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 16.1K 13.5K 10.7K 13.8K 12.3K 66.5K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 2.3K 1.7K 2.2K 3.3K 2.3K 11.8K
Lead And Lead Compounds 3.0K 2.9K 742 688 694 8.1K
Copper And Copper Compounds 1.3K 825 798 972 791 4.7K
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 559 537 574 539 528 2.7K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 469 404 456 450 413 2.2K
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 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 NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT TEXAS DIV getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, NUCOR STEEL - JEWETT TEXAS DIV's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 81%.
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.