Westlake Chemical Corp

2 facilities · 1 state · 2.7M lbs total releases

Westlake Chemical Corp operates 2 facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 2.7M lbs. 27 of the 81 chemicals reported are classified as carcinogens.

Total Releases
2.7M lbs
Facilities
2
Chemicals
81
Carcinogens
27

Westlake Chemical Corp appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 2 individual facilities filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 1 state, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 2.7M lbs.

The aggregated chemical footprint covers 81 distinct substances, of which 27 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Louisiana (2 facilities, 2.7M lbs). The single largest facility disclosure is WESTLAKE CHEMICALS & VINYLS LLC in LA at 1.7M 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.

Facilities (2)

Facility Releases
Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC Plaquemine, LA 1.7M lbs
Westlake Petrochemicals Ethylene Sulphur, LA 1.0M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pollution does Westlake Chemical Corp release?
Westlake Chemical Corp facilities have reported a total of 2.7M lbs in toxic releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory across 2 facilities in 1 state.
How many facilities does Westlake Chemical Corp operate?
Westlake Chemical Corp has 2 facilities tracked in the EPA TRI database, located in Louisiana.
Does Westlake Chemical Corp release carcinogens?
Yes. Westlake Chemical Corp facilities release 27 chemicals classified as known or suspected carcinogens, out of 81 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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