Bromine
CAS # 7726-95-6
1,521,815 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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Released (lbs) | Reporting Facilities | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 566,347 | 38 | — |
| 2016 | 106,963 | 34 | -81% |
| 2017 | 155,817 | 34 | +46% |
| 2018 | 117,471 | 29 | -25% |
| 2019 | 73,957 | 14 | -37% |
| 2020 | 137,168 | 31 | +85% |
| 2021 | 108,658 | 31 | -21% |
| 2022 | 76,309 | 30 | -30% |
| 2023 | 66,911 | 28 | -12% |
| 2024 | 112,213 | 25 | +68% |
Top Releasing Industries
| Industry Sector | Total Released (lbs) | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,483,778 | 41 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management | 36,136 | 1 |
| Utilities | 1,901 | 4 |
Worst Water Discharge Exceedances
Facilities that exceeded their permit limits for this chemical in discharge monitoring reports
| Facility | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WICOMICO YACHT CLUB
EDEN, MD
|
160.00 mg/L | 0.10 | +159,900% | Sep 2020 |
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WICOMICO YACHT CLUB
EDEN, MD
|
159.00 mg/L | 0.10 | +158,900% | Sep 2019 |
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CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSOCIATION RESERVE OSMOSIS WTP EXTEN
PUNTA GORDA, FL
|
12.10 mg/L | 0.10 | +12,000% | Jan 2015 |
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CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSOCIATION RESERVE OSMOSIS WTP EXTEN
PUNTA GORDA, FL
|
10.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +10,100% | Feb 2015 |
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CHARLOTTE HARBOR WATER ASSOCIATION RESERVE OSMOSIS WTP EXTEN
PUNTA GORDA, FL
|
10.00 mg/L | 0.10 | +9,900% | Mar 2015 |
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NOVACARE REHABILITATION
LEONARDTOWN, MD
|
5.44 mg/L | 0.10 | +5,340% | Dec 2019 |
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MILL CREEK ONE-MILL CREEK APT
ANN ARBOR, MI
|
1.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,900% | Apr 2020 |
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MILL CREEK ONE-MILL CREEK APT
ANN ARBOR, MI
|
1.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,900% | Apr 2020 |
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NOVACARE REHABILITATION
LEONARDTOWN, MD
|
2.00 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,900% | Dec 2020 |
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NOVACARE REHABILITATION
LEONARDTOWN, MD
|
1.36 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,260% | Dec 2019 |
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NOVACARE REHABILITATION
LEONARDTOWN, MD
|
0.53 mg/L | 0.10 | +430% | Dec 2020 |
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WICOMICO YACHT CLUB
EDEN, MD
|
0.37 mg/L | 0.10 | +270% | Sep 2018 |
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MIDWEST CONTROLLED STORAGE
QUINCY, IL
|
0.32 mg/L | 0.10 | +220% | Jul 2017 |
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MIDWEST CONTROLLED STORAGE
QUINCY, IL
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0.11 mg/L | 0.05 | +120% | Jul 2017 |