Air & Water Quality • 6 min read • Last Updated October 28, 2026
EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Explained: Living Near Industrial Emissions
Compiled & Verified by: FullPropertyReport Environmental & Market Research Team
✓ ASTM & Federal Data Methodology
Primary Sources: U.S. EPA ECHO/RCRA/SDWIS • FEMA NFHL/NRI • USDA SSURGO • FHFA HPI • HUD SAFMR • U.S. Census
What is a TRI facility, which chemicals must be reported under EPCRA Section 313, and how to check annual toxic release volumes near your neighborhood.
What Facilities Must Report to the Toxics Release Inventory?
Under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), industrial facilities in manufacturing, metal mining, electric utilities, and chemical bulk storage that manufacture, process, or otherwise use above threshold quantities of 790+ listed toxic chemicals must file annual TRI disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are TRI chemical releases illegal?
Most TRI releases occur under federal and state air or water permits, though high release volumes combined with Clean Air Act or NPDES violations warrant close scrutiny by nearby residents.