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Kershaw, SC

Moderate Risk (35/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Kershaw in South Carolina · Population: 66,924

TRI sites such as Inv Camden Plant; Denkai America Inc; New South Lumber & Wood Preserving Cos Camden Plant; SDWIS systems such as LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001); CASSATT WTR KERSHAW-LEE CO RWA; CAMDEN CITY OF (SC2810001) anchor Kershaw, SC's EPA extract. Derived burden score 35/100 (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 Kershaw include BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002); V P MOBILE HOME PARK, while Inv Camden Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 35/100 (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 Kershaw -- 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 Kershaw, SC: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-38.2%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-38.2%

932.8 thousand lb → 576.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Kershaw, SC's total reported releases fell from 932.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 576.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kershaw, SC's water releases fell from 774.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 457.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kershaw, SC's off-site transfers fell from 88.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 58.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kershaw, SC's air releases fell from 69.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 60.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
66,924
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
4.3M lbs

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) 25,783 0
CASSATT WTR KERSHAW-LEE CO RWA 25,485 0
CAMDEN CITY OF (SC2810001) 19,076 0
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) 3,100 0
BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) 541 4
V P MOBILE HOME PARK 91 4

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Inv Camden Plant 3.6M lbs
2 Denkai America Inc 432.9K lbs
3 New South Lumber & Wood Preserving Cos Camden Plant 170.1K lbs
4 Weylchem US Inc. 111.3K lbs
5 Southern Felt Co Inc. 19.6K lbs
6 Ge Appliances a Haier Co - Camden 35 lbs
7 Krm Midlands Llc-Plant 8 0 lbs
8 Concrete Supply Co - Camden 0 lbs

Cities in Kershaw (5)

Lugoff
3 facilities · 2 water
Camden
2 facilities · 1 water
Bethune
1 facilities · 2 water
Cassatt
1 facilities · 1 water
Elgin
1 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Kershaw, South Carolina? ▼
Kershaw, SC has an environmental risk score of 35/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Kershaw? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Kershaw, SC in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Kershaw? ▼
Kershaw, SC has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Kershaw? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Kershaw, SC. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Kershaw? ▼
Kershaw, SC has 6 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 Kershaw? ▼
Environmental compliance in Kershaw, 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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