Zip Code 00987

📍 Carolina, PR

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

6,074.80 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Carolina, PR released over 6,074.80 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLIN A, which emitted Acetonitrile into the local air. Air quality in 00987 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLIN A

Owned by: ELI LILLY & CO

Acetonitrile released to air

4,628.00 lbs

LBS
LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLIN A

Owned by: ELI LILLY & CO

Ammonia released to air

1,398.00 lbs

LBS
LILLY DEL CARIBE INC CAROLIN A Cancer Risk

Owned by: ELI LILLY & CO

Naphthalene released to air

48.8 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Cidra, PR (00739) 19.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

91,521.00 lbs

Annual Emissions
Puerto Nuevo, PR (00920) 5.2 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

63,072.95 lbs

Annual Emissions
Toa Baja, PR (00949) 17.9 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

53,731.95 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 00983 Report: 00979 Report: 00971 Report: 00969 Report: 00968 Report: 00965

😷

Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Ammonia), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

View Recommended Carbon Filters →

Chemical Breakdown

Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

Share This Report

Help guide others to cleaner air.