National Pollutant Release Inventory

Tracking Pollution in Canada

The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is Canada's legislated, publicly accessible inventory of pollutant releases (to air, water and land), disposals and transfers for recycling. It is a key resource for:

• identifying pollution prevention priorities;
• supporting the assessment and risk management of chemicals, and air quality modelling;
• helping develop targeted regulations for reducing releases of toxic substances and air pollutants;
• encouraging actions to reduce the release of pollutants into the environment; and
• improving public understanding.

Pollution Data Library Resources for accessing, analyzing and interpreting information on pollutant releases and transfers in Canada.

Reporting to the NPRI Information for owners or operators of facilities required to report to the National Pollutant Release Inventory.