♦ Carcinogen
Catechol
CAS # 120-80-9
124,967 lbs total reported releases across all facilities and years.
Facilities listed below reported releases of this chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Quantities are self-reported annual totals in pounds, broken out by release pathway. Click any facility name for its full compliance profile.
National Release Trend (2015–2024)
+13% overall
| Year | Total Released (lbs) | Reporting Facilities | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,218 | 107 | — |
| 2016 | 25,199 | 106 | +77% |
| 2017 | 13,087 | 106 | -48% |
| 2018 | 19,057 | 104 | +46% |
| 2019 | 3,623 | 51 | -81% |
| 2020 | 8,538 | 99 | +136% |
| 2021 | 9,298 | 98 | +9% |
| 2022 | 8,736 | 96 | -6% |
| 2023 | 7,085 | 95 | -19% |
| 2024 | 16,127 | 89 | +128% |
Top Releasing Industries
| Industry Sector | Total Released (lbs) | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 77,813 | 108 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management | 36,395 | 5 |
| Utilities | 8,793 | 1 |
| Construction | 1,967 | 2 |
Worst Water Discharge Exceedances
Facilities that exceeded their permit limits for this chemical in discharge monitoring reports
| Facility | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BILLERUD QUINNESEC LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
|
0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jan 2023 |
|
BILLERUD QUINNESEC LLC
QUINNESEC, MI
|
0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jan 2022 |