Kansas reported 322 facilities releasing 24.3M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #30 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 41.6% of the state total. Kansas’s leading TRI industry is Chemicals, contributing 46.9% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Kansas’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 24.3M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 322 |
| National Rank | #30 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 10.1M lbs (41.6%) |
| Water Releases | 1.4M lbs (5.7%) |
| Land Releases | 4.5M lbs (18.6%) |
Top Industries in Kansas
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | 11.4M lbs | 46.9% |
| Electric Utilities | 4.2M lbs | 17.2% |
| Food | 2.9M lbs | 11.8% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 1.2M lbs | 5% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 1.1M lbs | 4.4% |
| Transportation Equipment | 1M lbs | 4.1% |
| Petroleum | 833K lbs | 3.4% |
| Primary Metals | 510K lbs | 2.1% |
| Hazardous Waste | 414K lbs | 1.7% |
| Fabricated Metals | 260K lbs | 1.1% |
| Furniture | 210K lbs | 0.9% |
| Beverages | 92K lbs | 0.4% |
| Machinery | 76K lbs | 0.3% |
| Other | 74K lbs | 0.3% |
| Electrical Equipment | 59K lbs | 0.2% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 20K lbs | 0.1% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 12K lbs | 0.1% |
| Paper | 7K lbs | 0% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1K lbs | 0% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 73 lbs | 0% |
| Printing | 33 lbs | 0% |
| Wood Products | 0 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Kansas
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| PQ CORP | KANSAS CITY | Chemicals | 5.2M lbs |
| KOCH FERTILIZER DODGE CITY LLC | DODGE CITY | Chemicals | 3.2M lbs |
| JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER | SAINT MARYS | Electric Utilities | 1.5M lbs |
| FUTAMURA USA INC | TECUMSEH | Chemicals | 1.4M lbs |
| CREEKSTONE FARMS PREMIUM BEEF LLC | ARKANSAS CITY | Food | 1.1M 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
- Colorado Toxic Release Map
- Missouri Toxic Release Map
- Nebraska Toxic Release Map
- Oklahoma Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
