In its annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report, EPA found a 12% decrease in total releases of toxic chemicals from 2011 to 2012. In addition to the overall decrease, the agency found a decrease of hazardous air pollutants (e.g., hydrochloric acid, mercury); toxic releases into surface water decreased by 3%; and toxic releases to land decreased 16%.The TRI report provides important health and environmental information concerning communities (including data on certain toxic chemicals released into the air, water and land), as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention by U.S. facilities. Watch EPA's YouTube video on the TRI report to learn more.
