EPA database lists toxic chemicals released by facilities

The latest available information on facilities that pollute the air and water is now available on the Internet from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The 2007 Toxics Release Inventory is a searchable database. Internet users can look up specific facilities or search the site for facilities by ZIP code, city, county and state. That allows users to find out what toxic chemicals are emitted near their homes, offices and schools.

The database, which is available at www.epa.gov/tri-efdr, displays information as received by the EPA: One form for each chemical at a facility.

The raw data released Wednesday have not been analyzed. Early next year, the EPA will publish the traditional Public Data Release for 2007. It will organize the raw data to allow comparisons and will also include national trends.

— Stacy Shelton