American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant – Emissions Trend

Moorefield, WV · 2019–2023 · Parent: American Woodmark Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for American Woodmark Corp South Branch 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 98.8K in 2019 and closed at 56.5K in 2023 – a decrease of 42.9% 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 Methanol at 142.5K, followed by Toluene at 78.0K.

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 furniture facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-42.9%)
2019 Total
98.8K lbs
2023 Total
56.5K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
019.8K39.5K59.3K79.1K98.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 98.8K lbs 6 -
2020 60.5K lbs 7 -38.8%
2021 57.1K lbs 6 -5.6%
2022 58.3K lbs 7 +2.1%
2023 56.5K lbs 7 -3.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 42.8K 29.0K 28.6K 24.3K 17.8K 142.5K
Toluene 37.5K 6.0K 11.4K 12.1K 11.1K 78.0K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 12.2K 16.8K 11.8K 15.1K 20.7K 76.6K
Ethylbenzene 2.9K 3.5K 2.1K 2.3K 2.4K 13.2K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1.7K 1.6K 2.1K 2.1K 1.4K 8.8K
n-Butyl alcohol 1.8K 1.6K - - 1.9K 5.3K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene - 2.0K 1.3K 1.1K - 4.3K
Phthalic anhydride - - - 1.5K 1.2K 2.6K

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 American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, American Woodmark Corp South Branch Plant's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 43%.
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.