Alabama reported 553 facilities releasing 73.2M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #9 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 37% of the state total. Alabama’s leading TRI industry is Paper, contributing 27.1% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Alabama’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 73.2M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 553 |
| National Rank | #9 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 27.1M lbs (37%) |
| Water Releases | 10.2M lbs (13.9%) |
| Land Releases | 20.5M lbs (28%) |
Top Industries in Alabama
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 19.8M lbs | 27.1% |
| Primary Metals | 16.2M lbs | 22.1% |
| Hazardous Waste | 15.5M lbs | 21.2% |
| Food | 6.2M lbs | 8.5% |
| Chemicals | 5.6M lbs | 7.6% |
| Electric Utilities | 2.2M lbs | 3% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1.4M lbs | 1.8% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 1.4M lbs | 1.8% |
| Fabricated Metals | 1.1M lbs | 1.5% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 952K lbs | 1.3% |
| Transportation Equipment | 749K lbs | 1% |
| Wood Products | 661K lbs | 0.9% |
| Other | 452K lbs | 0.6% |
| Furniture | 448K lbs | 0.6% |
| Petroleum | 295K lbs | 0.4% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 170K lbs | 0.2% |
| Textiles | 65K lbs | 0.1% |
| Machinery | 45K lbs | 0.1% |
| Electrical Equipment | 27K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 22K lbs | 0% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 20K lbs | 0% |
| Coal Mining | 19K lbs | 0% |
| Textile Product | 13 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Alabama
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT | EMELLE | Hazardous Waste | 15.5M lbs |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS USA LLC | CALVERT | Primary Metals | 5.3M lbs |
| ALABAMA RIVER CELLULOSE LLC | PERDUE HILL | Paper | 4.7M lbs |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | PRATTVILLE | Paper | 3M lbs |
| NUCOR STEEL TUSCALOOSA INC | TUSCALOOSA | Primary Metals | 2.9M lbs |
About the Data
Data sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities in covered industry sectors that manufacture, process, or use listed chemicals above threshold quantities must report annually. The map uses the most recent available EPA TRI dataset. Release volumes reflect regulatory reporting quantities and are not direct measures of health hazard or human exposure. For the full national picture and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
Explore Neighboring States
- Florida Toxic Release Map
- Georgia Toxic Release Map
- Mississippi Toxic Release Map
- Tennessee Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
