These products contain the geographical distribution of facilities reporting direct releases, disposals and transfers to the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) for the most recent reporting year. They are grouped by media of release, and by disposal and transfer. Facilities are categorised by industrial sector and total reported quantities.
The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is Canada's public inventory of pollutant releases (to air, water and land), disposals and transfers for recycling. Under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), owners or operators of facilities in Canada that meet the published reporting requirements are required to report to the NPRI. Reported pollutants include toxic substances, air pollutants and other substances of concern.