Chesterfield, SC

Moderate Risk (42/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Chesterfield in South Carolina · Population: 43,575

TRI sites such as Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas; Crown Beverage Packaging; Schaeffler Group USA Inc - Plant I; SDWIS systems such as CHESTERFIELD CO RURAL WATER (SC1320003); CHERAW TOWN OF (SC1310001); ALLIGATOR RURAL WATER (SC1320004); NPL sites such as Brewer Gold Mine; Burlington Industries Cheraw anchor Chesterfield, SC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 42/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Chesterfield include CHERAW TOWN OF (SC1310001); ALLIGATOR RURAL WATER (SC1320004), while Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 143 in 2024.

Burden score 42/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Chesterfield -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Chesterfield, SC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+39.0%

10 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+39.0%

259.0 thousand lb → 360.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Chesterfield, SC's total reported releases rose from 259.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 360.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chesterfield, SC's off-site transfers rose from 159.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 310.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chesterfield, SC's air releases fell from 98.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 48.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Chesterfield, SC's chemicals reported rose from 21 in 2022 to 23 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
43,575
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
1.5M lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 234 (64%) 128 2 143
2023 242 (66%) 122 1 134
2022 273 (80%) 70 0 97
2021 268 (75%) 90 0 81
2020 287 (83%) 59 0 91
2024 Good Air Quality: 64% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 44

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in South Carolina, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHESTERFIELD CO RURAL WATER (SC1320003) 25,691 0
CHERAW TOWN OF (SC1310001) 6,325 35
ALLIGATOR RURAL WATER (SC1320004) 4,743 1
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) 3,467 0
CHESTERFIELD TOWN OF (1310002) 1,670 0
MCBEE TOWN OF (SC1310004) 1,239 0
JEFFERSON TOWN OF (SC1310005) 948 0
COUNTRY VILLAGE MHP (SC1360008) 96 0
WESTSIDE ESTATES APTS (SC1370300) 87 0

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas 563.2K lbs
2 Crown Beverage Packaging 406.6K lbs
3 Schaeffler Group USA Inc - Plant I 200.1K lbs
4 A O Smith Water Products Co 189.6K lbs
5 Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas 92.5K lbs
6 Talley Metals Technology 72.8K lbs
7 Schaeffler Group USA Inc - Plant I I 19.4K lbs
8 Stanley Works Inc Tools Div 2.5K lbs
9 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 1 lbs
10 Doman Tucker Lumber Cos LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Brewer Gold Mine NPL Site 50.00
Burlington Industries Cheraw NPL Site 48.00

Cities in Chesterfield (5)

Cheraw
4 facilities · 2 water
Pageland
4 facilities · 2 water
Mc Bee
2 facilities · 2 water
Chesterfield
0 facilities · 2 water
Jefferson
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Chesterfield, South Carolina?
Chesterfield, SC has an environmental risk score of 42/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Chesterfield?
Yes, Chesterfield, SC has 2 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield, SC has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Chesterfield?
In 2024, Chesterfield, SC recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 143. 64% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield, SC has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Chesterfield?
Environmental compliance in Chesterfield, South Carolina is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Carolina state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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