Arkansas reported 341 facilities releasing 31M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #27 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 45.8% of the state total. Arkansas’s leading TRI industry is Paper, contributing 28.7% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Arkansas’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 31M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 341 |
| National Rank | #27 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 14.2M lbs (45.8%) |
| Water Releases | 5.7M lbs (18.3%) |
| Land Releases | 7.4M lbs (23.9%) |
Top Industries in Arkansas
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 8.9M lbs | 28.7% |
| Food | 5.1M lbs | 16.4% |
| Chemicals | 3.5M lbs | 11.4% |
| Electric Utilities | 3.1M lbs | 10.1% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 2.6M lbs | 8.5% |
| Hazardous Waste | 2.3M lbs | 7.4% |
| Primary Metals | 2.1M lbs | 6.8% |
| Other | 681K lbs | 2.2% |
| Wood Products | 670K lbs | 2.2% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 643K lbs | 2.1% |
| Fabricated Metals | 540K lbs | 1.7% |
| Transportation Equipment | 379K lbs | 1.2% |
| Petroleum | 209K lbs | 0.7% |
| Electrical Equipment | 46K lbs | 0.1% |
| Machinery | 41K lbs | 0.1% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 25K lbs | 0.1% |
| Textile Product | 23K lbs | 0.1% |
| Furniture | 22K lbs | 0.1% |
| Printing | 7K lbs | 0% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 505 lbs | 0% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 278 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Arkansas
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERGREEN PACKAGING | PINE BLUFF | Paper | 2.8M lbs |
| CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC | EL DORADO | Hazardous Waste | 2.3M lbs |
| DOMTAR AW LLC ASHDOWN MILL | ASHDOWN | Paper | 2.2M lbs |
| VISKASE COS INC | OSCEOLA | Plastics and Rubber | 1.8M lbs |
| CLEARWATER PAPER CORP | ARKANSAS CITY | Paper | 1.5M lbs |
About the Data
Data sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities in covered industry sectors that manufacture, process, or use listed chemicals above threshold quantities must report annually. The map uses the most recent available EPA TRI dataset. Release volumes reflect regulatory reporting quantities and are not direct measures of health hazard or human exposure. For the full national picture and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
Explore Neighboring States
- Louisiana Toxic Release Map
- Missouri Toxic Release Map
- Mississippi Toxic Release Map
- Oklahoma Toxic Release Map
- Tennessee Toxic Release Map
- Texas Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
