Zip Code 29405
📍 Charleston, SC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
55,940.70 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Charleston, SC released over 55,940.70 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was DETYENS SHIPYARD, which emitted large quantities of Xylene (mixed isomers) into the local air. Residents of 29405 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- DETYENS SHIPYARDXylene (mixed isomers) released to air22,113.00 lbsLBS
- GS II INC. Cancer RiskOwned by: SAINT-GOBAIN CORPFormaldehyde released to air11,400.20 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: nan1,2-Dichloroethane released to air8,555.00 lbsLBS
- DETYENS SHIPYARD Cancer RiskEthylbenzene released to air7,246.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanMethanol released to air1,457.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanHydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air1,345.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: nanPropylene oxide released to air1,075.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanm-Cresol released to air484.10 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanp-Cresol released to air484.10 lbsLBS
- DETYENS SHIPYARDCopper released to air476.60 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: nanEthylene oxide released to air434.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanChlorine released to air293.00 lbsLBS
- DETYENS SHIPYARDZinc compounds released to air273.90 lbsLBS
- CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST LLC-CHARLESTON PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: nanLead released to air139.22 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanEthylene glycol released to air118.00 lbsLBS
- BRENNTAG MID-SOUTHOwned by: BRENNTAG N.A. INCAmmonia released to air41 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nann-Butyl alcohol released to air3 lbsLBS
- CHEVRONOwned by: CHEVRON CORPZinc compounds released to air2 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPOwned by: nanPhosphorus (yellow or white) released to air0.48 lbsLBS
- KNIGHT REDI-MIX INC. - PLANT 5Owned by: KNIGHT'S COS INC.Lead compounds released to air0.046 lbsLBS
- THOMAS CONCRETE - NORTH CHARLESTONOwned by: THOMAS CONCRETE INCLead compounds released to air0.0318 lbsLBS
- VAN SMITH CONCRETE CO PLANT #2 Cancer RiskOwned by: nanLead released to air0.0212 lbsLBS
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Ammonia), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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