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State reviews Title V air permit renewal for Grovetown foundry now called KSB GIW

Georgia's environmental regulator is reviewing renewal of the air operating permit that sets emissions limits for the Columbia County foundry.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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EPD's Air Protection Branch has produced a narrative reviewing the renewal application for permit TV-840156, which references emissions figures including 30,000 tons per year, 0.02 grains per dry standard cubic foot, 100 tons per year, 20 percent opacity, and 1 inch of water column.

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Georgia's Environmental Protection Division received a Title V renewal application for the air operating permit covering GIW Industries, Inc.'s foundry in Grovetown, Columbia County, on May 31, 2024.

SourcesTV-840156 nar

The facility asked to change its name from GIW Industries, Inc. to KSB GIW, Inc. in a request dated September 2, 2026.

SourcesTV-840156 nar

EPD's Air Protection Branch has produced a narrative reviewing the renewal application for permit TV-840156, which references emissions figures including 30,000 tons per year, 0.02 grains per dry standard cubic foot, 100 tons per year, 20 percent opacity, and 1 inch of water column.

SourcesTV-840156 nar

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Title V air operating permit renewal for KSB GIW, INC. foundry (Permit TV-840156)

Title V Renewal Application Review KSB GIW, INC., TV-840156

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Title V Renewal Application for KSB GIW, Inc. (formerly GIW Industries, Inc.), Grovetown, Columbia County

Application: TV-840156 Date Application Received: May 31, 2024

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Facility name change from GIW Industries, Inc. to KSB GIW, Inc.

dated September 2, 2026 to change the facility name from GIW Industries, Inc. to KSB GIW, Inc.

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