WISCONSIN PLATING WORKS-WISCONSIN PLATING DIV — Emissions Trend

Racine, WI · 2019–2021 · Parent: WISCONSIN PLATING WORKS OF RACINE INC.

This page assembles 3 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for WISCONSIN PLATING WORKS-WISCONSIN PLATING DIV, spanning 2019–2021. 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 39 in 2019 and closed at 35 in 2021 — a decreasing of -10.5% 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 140, followed by Lead compounds at 3.

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 fabricated metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-10.5%)
2019 Total
39 lbs
2021 Total
35 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
01427415568 201920202021 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 39 lbs 2
2020 68 lbs 2 +73.3%
2021 35 lbs 2 -48.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 201920202021 Total
Zinc compounds 39 66 35 140
Lead compounds 0 2 0 3

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 WISCONSIN PLATING WORKS-WISCONSIN PLATING DIV getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2021, WISCONSIN PLATING WORKS-WISCONSIN PLATING DIV's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 11%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 3 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2021. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.