Georgia reported 697 facilities releasing 47.6M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #20 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 59.6% of the state total. Georgia’s leading TRI industry is Paper, contributing 42.1% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Georgia’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 47.6M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 697 |
| National Rank | #20 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 28.4M lbs (59.6%) |
| Water Releases | 5.8M lbs (12.1%) |
| Land Releases | 7.2M lbs (15.2%) |
Top Industries in Georgia
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 20.1M lbs | 42.1% |
| Chemicals | 6.5M lbs | 13.7% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 4.7M lbs | 9.9% |
| Electric Utilities | 4.1M lbs | 8.6% |
| Food | 2.6M lbs | 5.6% |
| Metal Mining | 2.1M lbs | 4.4% |
| Primary Metals | 1.5M lbs | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.2M lbs | 2.5% |
| Transportation Equipment | 920K lbs | 1.9% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 853K lbs | 1.8% |
| Fabricated Metals | 801K lbs | 1.7% |
| Textiles | 651K lbs | 1.4% |
| Wood Products | 486K lbs | 1% |
| Electrical Equipment | 451K lbs | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 183K lbs | 0.4% |
| Petroleum | 118K lbs | 0.2% |
| Textile Product | 115K lbs | 0.2% |
| Beverages | 80K lbs | 0.2% |
| Machinery | 52K lbs | 0.1% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 50K lbs | 0.1% |
| Furniture | 44K lbs | 0.1% |
| Apparel | 11K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 7K lbs | 0% |
| Tobacco | 2K lbs | 0% |
| Printing | 1K lbs | 0% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 42 lbs | 0% |
| Hazardous Waste | 4 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Georgia
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYONIER PERFORMANCE FIBERS JESUP MILL | JESUP | Paper | 4.9M lbs |
| PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LP | AUGUSTA | Chemicals | 3.9M lbs |
| BASF CORP ATTAPULGUS OPS | ATTAPULGUS | Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 3.9M lbs |
| GEORGIA MINERAL OPERATIONS | PATTERSON | Metal Mining | 2.1M lbs |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER ROME LINERBOARD MILL | ROME | Paper | 2M 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
- Alabama Toxic Release Map
- Florida Toxic Release Map
- North Carolina Toxic Release Map
- South Carolina Toxic Release Map
- Tennessee Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
