EPA Standards for Asbestos
Asbestos Releases to Water and Land, 1987 to 1993 (in pounds):
|
Top 5 States*: |
Water |
Land |
|
PA |
0 |
2,945,049 |
|
LA |
61 |
2,256,400 |
|
TX |
0 |
1,737,200 |
|
AR |
1,000 |
568,227 |
|
VA |
0 |
480,000 |
|
Major Industries*: |
Water |
Land |
|
Asbestos products |
3,005 |
2,510,227 |
|
Alkalis, chlorine |
1,973 |
2,256,404 |
|
Industrial organic chems |
0 |
1,230,000 |
|
Asphalt felts, coatings |
5 |
871,067 |
|
Auto parts |
0 |
563,694 |
|
Petroleum refining |
0 |
314,560 |
|
Plastic pipes |
0 |
235,200 |
|
Shipbuilding, repairing |
0 |
211,400 |
*Water/Land totals only include facilities with releases greater than a certain amount - usually 1000 to 10,000 lbs.