US DOE HANFORD SITE — Emissions Trend

Richland, WA · 2019–2023 · Parent: US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for US DOE HANFORD SITE, 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 185.3K in 2019 and closed at 193.1K in 2023 — a stable of +4.2% 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 583.9K, followed by Lead at 561.9K.

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 other facility.

Overall Trend
→ Stable (+4.2%)
2019 Total
185.3K lbs
2023 Total
193.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0114.6K229.2K343.8K458.4K573.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 185.3K lbs 6
2020 130.4K lbs 5 -29.6%
2021 573.1K lbs 5 +339.4%
2022 166.2K lbs 4 -71.0%
2023 193.1K lbs 4 +16.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Naphthalene 110.4K 74.4K 313.1K 83.8K 2.3K 583.9K
Lead 53.0K 40.7K 231.0K 65.5K 171.7K 561.9K
Toluene 17.3K 13.9K 14.8K 16.7K 18.9K 81.6K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4.2K 1.3K 13.9K 19.4K
Propylene 250 250 250 250 250 1.3K
Sodium nitrite 236 236

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 US DOE HANFORD SITE getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, US DOE HANFORD SITE's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
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.