EPA TRI Facility · Primary Metals

Southwire Co Heflin Plant

Heflin, AL · Parent: Southwire Co

Total releases
10.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
2
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Southwire Co Heflin Plant has reported 10.2K lbs of toxic releases across 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Primary Metals sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 99% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#9,773 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Southwire Co Heflin Plant files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 331318 (Primary Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 10.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 2 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 10.2K lbs (99.5% of total volume), followed by air releases at 0.4%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 90% - from 7.4K lbs to 729 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Southwire Co.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Southwire Co Heflin Plant has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Primary Metals
NAICS Code
331318
Total Releases
10.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
2
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Southwire Co Heflin Plant stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Southwire Co Heflin Plant
10.2K lbs
Chemical Waste Management
95.7M lbs

100% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Southwire Co Heflin Plant
2
Chemical Waste Management
98

98% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Southwire Co Heflin Plant releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 10.2K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 10.2K lbs (99.5%)
Air Releases 46 lbs (0.4%)
Water Discharges 7 lbs (0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 90% (7.4K lbs to 729 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Southwire Co Heflin Plant - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 7.4K lbs 2
2020 1.8K lbs 2
2021 113 lbs 2
2022 194 lbs 2
2023 729 lbs 2

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 2 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Copper 10.2K lbs -
Lead 11 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
33.6697, -85.5601
ZIP Code
36264
EPA Facility ID
36264STHWR6771H

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Southwire Co Heflin Plant release?
Southwire Co Heflin Plant has reported releases of 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 10.2K lbs. 1 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Southwire Co Heflin Plant in?
Southwire Co Heflin Plant is classified under the "Primary Metals" industry (NAICS code 331318), located in Heflin, AL.
How long has Southwire Co Heflin Plant reported to the TRI?
Southwire Co Heflin Plant has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Southwire Co Heflin Plant release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Southwire Co Heflin Plant is off-site transfers, accounting for 99.5% of total releases (10.2K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (0.4%).
Are emissions from Southwire Co Heflin Plant increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 90%, from 7.4K lbs to 729 lbs.
Is Southwire Co Heflin Plant a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Southwire Co Heflin Plant release carcinogens?
Yes, Southwire Co Heflin Plant reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Southwire Co Heflin Plant. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.