ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND
Quick Summary
- •Released 132,028 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 $256,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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413 N HAMPTON ST
KERSHAW, SC 29067
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311224
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $256,000 · last May 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000351958
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 137,900 | — |
| 2016 | 147,127 | +7% |
| 2017 | 132,028 | -10% |
| 2018 | 171,125 | +30% |
| 2019 | 188,087 | +10% |
| 2020 | 189,183 | +1% |
| 2021 | 202,581 | +7% |
| 2022 | 215,937 | +7% |
| 2023 | 239,859 | +11% |
| 2024 | 255,958 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 255,958 | 255,958 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 239,859 | 239,859 | — | — | 10 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 215,937 | 215,937 | — | — | 11 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 202,581 | 202,581 | — | — | 11 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 189,183 | 189,183 | — | — | 13 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 188,087 | 188,087 | — | — | 11 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 171,125 | 171,125 | — | — | 11 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 132,027 | 132,027 | — | — | 106 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 147,126 | 147,126 | — | — | 79 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 137,000 | 137,000 | — | — | 100 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 106 | KERSHAW/HANGING ROCK CREEK, KERSHAW |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 28, 2024 | Jul 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 19, 2023 | Jul 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2022 | — | Open |
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.