South Carolina reported 513 facilities releasing 34.1M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #25 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 54.1% of the state total. South Carolina’s leading TRI industry is Paper, contributing 28.3% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
South Carolina’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 34.1M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 513 |
| National Rank | #25 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 18.5M lbs (54.1%) |
| Water Releases | 3M lbs (8.9%) |
| Land Releases | 2.3M lbs (6.8%) |
Top Industries in South Carolina
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 9.7M lbs | 28.3% |
| Chemicals | 8.8M lbs | 25.8% |
| Primary Metals | 4.8M lbs | 14% |
| Transportation Equipment | 2.1M lbs | 6.1% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 1.8M lbs | 5.1% |
| Electric Utilities | 1.6M lbs | 4.6% |
| Fabricated Metals | 1.6M lbs | 4.6% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 977K lbs | 2.9% |
| Food | 526K lbs | 1.5% |
| Textiles | 475K lbs | 1.4% |
| Wood Products | 461K lbs | 1.4% |
| Other | 445K lbs | 1.3% |
| Printing | 389K lbs | 1.1% |
| Electrical Equipment | 242K lbs | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 132K lbs | 0.4% |
| Machinery | 111K lbs | 0.3% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 109K lbs | 0.3% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 57K lbs | 0.2% |
| Furniture | 25K lbs | 0.1% |
| Beverages | 4K lbs | 0% |
| Hazardous Waste | 2K lbs | 0% |
| Textile Product | 1K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 738 lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum | 204 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in South Carolina
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER GEORGETOWN MILL | GEORGETOWN | Paper | 2.7M lbs |
| SI GROUP INC | ORANGEBURG | Chemicals | 2.7M lbs |
| NUCOR STEEL-BERKELEY | HUGER | Primary Metals | 1.8M lbs |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO EASTOVER MILL | EASTOVER | Paper | 1.7M lbs |
| NEW-INDY CATAWBA LLC | CATAWBA | Paper | 1.6M 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.
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