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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON AIR BASE
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,335 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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205 WEST STEWART STREET
CHARLESTON AFB, SC 29404
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- CHARLESTON County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Feb 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 23, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110002235000
How This Compares
#235
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#195
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,498 | — |
| 2016 | 1,531 | +2% |
| 2017 | 1,335 | -13% |
| 2021 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | 76 | +657% |
| 2023 | 70 | -7% |
| 2024 | 9 | -87% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 51 | 51 | — | — | 30 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 56 | 49 | — | 8 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 15 | 13 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,335 | — | — | 1,335 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,531 | — | — | 1,531 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,498 | — | — | 1,498 | 2,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 22, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 22, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Jun 29, 2011 | Jul 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2011 | Jul 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 9, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 9, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 8, 1999 | Feb 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 8, 1999 | Feb 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 12, 1997 | Sep 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 1994 | Sep 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 1994 | Sep 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 29, 1992 | Jun 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 29, 1992 | Jun 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 5, 1991 | Feb 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 5, 1991 | Feb 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 24, 1990 | Dec 8, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 7, 1989 | Dec 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 26, 1988 | Dec 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 19, 1988 | Apr 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 19, 1988 | Apr 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 28, 1987 | Oct 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 26, 1986 | Oct 15, 1986 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC3570024460-001 · Jan 14, 2019
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC3570024460-002 · Jan 14, 2019
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC3570024460-000 · Jan 6, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC3570024460-015 · Dec 20, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC3570024460-012 · Apr 30, 1988
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