Louisiana reported 360 facilities releasing 129.6M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #5 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is land, accounting for 45.9% of the state total. Louisiana’s leading TRI industry is Chemicals, contributing 72.6% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Louisiana’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 129.6M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 360 |
| National Rank | #5 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 49.4M lbs (38.1%) |
| Water Releases | 11.4M lbs (8.8%) |
| Land Releases | 59.5M lbs (45.9%) |
Top Industries in Louisiana
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | 94M lbs | 72.6% |
| Paper | 13.6M lbs | 10.5% |
| Petroleum | 8.7M lbs | 6.7% |
| Hazardous Waste | 6.4M lbs | 5% |
| Food | 1.6M lbs | 1.2% |
| Electric Utilities | 1.5M lbs | 1.2% |
| Primary Metals | 1.5M lbs | 1.1% |
| Fabricated Metals | 960K lbs | 0.7% |
| Wood Products | 446K lbs | 0.3% |
| Transportation Equipment | 308K lbs | 0.2% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 207K lbs | 0.2% |
| Other | 140K lbs | 0.1% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 98K lbs | 0.1% |
| Machinery | 85K lbs | 0.1% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 57K lbs | 0% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 30K lbs | 0% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 830 lbs | 0% |
| Electrical Equipment | 261 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Louisiana
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP | LULING | Chemicals | 17.9M lbs |
| CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL CO | WESTWEGO | Chemicals | 12.3M lbs |
| CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN LLC | DONALDSONVILLE | Chemicals | 10.3M lbs |
| ANGUS CHEMICAL CO | STERLINGTON | Chemicals | 8.3M lbs |
| CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT – LA KE CHARLES FACILITY | SULPHUR | Hazardous Waste | 6.3M 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.
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