Why some states are discharging much more chemical waste into local waterways, according to new report

The states that saw the most chemical discharges in the 10-year timeframe based on data reported in the TRI were Indiana, at 175.6 million pounds; Texas, at 160.1 million pounds and Louisiana, at 129.8 million pounds, according to the report. The top chemicals that were discharged into waterways were found to be nitrate compounds, manganese compounds and ammonia, the data shows.