The 2006 TRI data are in, and four of the six Region 5 states posted pollution decreases from 2005. Wisconsin and Ohio show slight increases in chemical releases.
State data breakdown of total on- and off-site releases:
Minnesota. Facilities reported 26,103,867 pounds of chemicals released, down from the 27,314,213 pounds released in 2005.
Wisconsin. Total releases in 2006 were 45,998,888 pounds, a minimal increase from the 45,790,292 pounds reported for 2005.
Michigan. Facilities reported 87,174,457 pounds released, down from the 102,111,635 pounds released in 2005.
Illinois. Total releases in 2006 were 112,558,536 pounds, a drop from the 2005 total of 122,608,953 pounds.
Indiana. Total releases in 2006 were 236,869,696 pounds, a slight drop from the 249,213,026 pounds released in 2005.
Ohio. Releases in 2006 totaled 291,343,874 pounds, up from the 277,126,010 pounds released in 2005.
INFO: Contact EPA's Thelma Codina at 312-886-6219.
