The Dow Chemical Co

5 facilities · 5 states · 4.9M lbs total releases

The Dow Chemical Co operates 5 facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 4.9M lbs. 45 of the 133 chemicals reported are classified as carcinogens.

Total Releases
4.9M lbs
Facilities
5
Chemicals
133
Carcinogens
45

The Dow Chemical Co appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 5 individual facilities filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 5 states, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 4.9M lbs.

The aggregated chemical footprint covers 133 distinct substances, of which 45 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Texas (1 facility, 4.7M lbs), followed by West Virginia at 155.0K lbs. The single largest facility disclosure is DOW CHEMICAL CO FREEPORT FACILITY in TX at 4.7M lbs.

Parent-company aggregation uses the company name as reported by each facility on its annual TRI filing; mergers, divestitures, or reporting variations across subsidiaries can produce inconsistent attribution year over year. All values are self-reported estimates under federal community right-to-know law and are not weighted by toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI does not establish a health risk to the public, it documents the regulatory disclosure record.

Where does this company operate?

State Facilities Total Releases
Texas 1 4.7M lbs
West Virginia 1 155.0K lbs
North Carolina 1 3.5K lbs
Georgia 1 2.9K lbs
California 1 20 lbs

Facilities (5)

Facility Releases
Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility Freeport, TX 4.7M lbs
Union Carbide Corp Technology Park Operations South Charleston, WV 155.0K lbs
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC Charlotte, NC 3.5K lbs
Dow Chemical Co Marietta, GA 2.9K lbs
Dow Chemical Co General Latex & Chemical Corp Rancho Cucamonga, CA 20 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pollution does The Dow Chemical Co release?
The Dow Chemical Co facilities have reported a total of 4.9M lbs in toxic releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory across 5 facilities in 5 states.
How many facilities does The Dow Chemical Co operate?
The Dow Chemical Co has 5 facilities tracked in the EPA TRI database, located in Texas, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, California.
Does The Dow Chemical Co release carcinogens?
Yes. The Dow Chemical Co facilities release 45 chemicals classified as known or suspected carcinogens, out of 133 total chemicals reported to the EPA TRI.

About This Data

Parent company data comes from the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Release totals include all media (air, water, land, off-site transfers). Company names are reported as-is by facilities; some variations may refer to the same corporate entity.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files

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