ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE — Emissions Trend

Gaston, SC · 2019–2023 · Parent: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 464.0K in 2019 and closed at 604.6K in 2023 — a increasing of +30.3% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Ethylene glycol at 892.7K, followed by Bromomethane at 679.8K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable — not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+30.3%)
2019 Total
464.0K lbs
2023 Total
604.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0128.5K257.0K385.5K513.9K642.4K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 464.0K lbs 13
2020 530.3K lbs 13 +14.3%
2021 607.4K lbs 13 +14.5%
2022 642.4K lbs 13 +5.8%
2023 604.6K lbs 13 -5.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ethylene glycol 157.0K 184.0K 185.0K 185.1K 181.6K 892.7K
Bromomethane 106.4K 113.9K 145.4K 143.9K 170.2K 679.8K
p-Xylene 105.9K 88.9K 109.0K 91.9K 103.4K 499.1K
Acetaldehyde 48.5K 83.9K 95.4K 149.2K 75.0K 452.0K
1,4-Dioxane 12.0K 22.3K 36.3K 31.3K 34.5K 136.4K
Methanol 10.2K 11.1K 16.5K 18.4K 21.4K 77.6K
Ammonia 12.1K 13.3K 7.7K 10.1K 7.4K 50.6K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 7.3K 6.0K 5.5K 18.8K
Toluene 3.0K 2.7K 3.5K 3.1K 3.3K 15.6K
Cobalt compounds 7.3K 6.1K 13.4K
Biphenyl 362 1.3K 1.3K 1.3K 1.3K 5.6K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 1.3K 1.1K 991 3.4K
Manganese compounds 1.2K 2.0K 3.1K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 143 130 95 368
Antimony compounds 130 101 231

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 30%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.