Virginia reported 416 facilities releasing 34.6M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #24 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 42.4% of the state total. Virginia’s leading TRI industry is Other, contributing 31.5% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Virginia’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 34.6M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 416 |
| National Rank | #24 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 14.7M lbs (42.4%) |
| Water Releases | 12.2M lbs (35.3%) |
| Land Releases | 1.4M lbs (4.1%) |
Top Industries in Virginia
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10.9M lbs | 31.5% |
| Paper | 6.3M lbs | 18.3% |
| Chemicals | 5M lbs | 14.4% |
| Food | 2.8M lbs | 8.2% |
| Petroleum | 1.8M lbs | 5.2% |
| Fabricated Metals | 1.8M lbs | 5.1% |
| Primary Metals | 1.5M lbs | 4.3% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 1.4M lbs | 4.1% |
| Electric Utilities | 1.3M lbs | 3.9% |
| Transportation Equipment | 457K lbs | 1.3% |
| Tobacco | 291K lbs | 0.8% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 280K lbs | 0.8% |
| Wood Products | 231K lbs | 0.7% |
| Furniture | 145K lbs | 0.4% |
| Beverages | 121K lbs | 0.3% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 63K lbs | 0.2% |
| Hazardous Waste | 48K lbs | 0.1% |
| Printing | 45K lbs | 0.1% |
| Machinery | 26K lbs | 0.1% |
| Electrical Equipment | 19K lbs | 0.1% |
| Textiles | 16K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 7K lbs | 0% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 4K lbs | 0% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 2K lbs | 0% |
| Textile Product | 253 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Virginia
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| US ARMY RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT | RADFORD | Other | 10.4M lbs |
| WESTROCK VIRGINIA CORP | COVINGTON | Paper | 2.3M lbs |
| JEWELL COKE CO LP | OAKWOOD | Petroleum | 1.8M lbs |
| ADVANSIX INC HOPEWELL PLANT | HOPEWELL | Chemicals | 1.7M lbs |
| SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP SMITHFIELD, VA FACILITY | SMITHFIELD | Food | 1.4M 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
- Kentucky Toxic Release Map
- Maryland Toxic Release Map
- North Carolina Toxic Release Map
- Tennessee Toxic Release Map
- West Virginia Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
