The 2006 TRI data are in, and the downward trend in New England continues. Four of the six Region 1 states posted pollution reductions for 2006. Releases in Connecticut and Vermont were up from 2005 releases.
State data breakdown of total on- and off-site releases:
Connecticut. Facilities reported 4,927,560 pounds of chemicals released, a slight increase from the 4,849,077 pounds released in 2005.
Maine. Total releases in 2006 were 10,552,141 pounds, a drop from the 11,516,199 pounds reported for 2005.
Massachusetts. Facilities reported 6,969,912 pounds released, down slightly from the 7,637,783 pounds released in 2005.
New Hampshire. Total releases in 2006 were 4,173,403 pounds, down from the 2005 total of 5,256,977 pounds.
Rhode Island. Total releases in 2006 were 498,668 pounds, down from the 601,744 pounds released in 2005.
Vermont. Releases in 2006 totaled 604,304 pounds, up from the 425,114 pounds released in 2005.
INFO: Contact EPA's Dwight Peavey at 617-918-1829.
