Lamb Weston Inc. Connell Plant – Emissions Trend

Connell, WA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Lamb Weston Inc

This page assembles 4 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Lamb Weston Inc. Connell Plant, 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 34.7K in 2019 and closed at 80.6K in 2023 – a increase of 132.3% 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 Ammonia at 107.6K, followed by Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 97.8K.

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 food facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+132.3%)
2019 Total
34.7K lbs
2023 Total
80.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
016.1K32.2K48.4K64.5K80.6K 2019202020212023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 34.7K lbs 1 -
2020 71.5K lbs 2 +105.9%
2021 18.7K lbs 1 -73.9%
2023 80.6K lbs 2 +331.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 2019202020212023 Total
Ammonia 34.7K 20.9K 18.7K 33.3K 107.6K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) - 50.5K - 47.3K 97.8K

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 Lamb Weston Inc. Connell Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Lamb Weston Inc. Connell Plant's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 132%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 4 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.