Description: This indicator provides information about the geographic locations of sites that submitted a report to the federal Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program, which is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA requires that all facilities using toxic chemicals above established levels submit an annual report. The information is made available to the public through the TRI. All records include facility name, address, city, zip code, and latitude and longitude coordinates.Living or working near facilities releasing toxic chemicals has been attributed to both short-term and long-term human health and environmental effects. Some examples of this include cancer risk, respiratory problems, and skin and eye irritation. The information provided by the TRI helps inform the community about the potential health risks posed by living or working near a TRI facility. With this information, communities can reduce their risk and prepare for an emergency.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.
Copyright Text: Indicator generated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Data for calculating this indicator came from the following sources: US Environmental Protection Agency, Toxics Release Inventory Facilities in Los Angeles 2021, last accessed 06/29/23.