Zip Code 02453
📍 Waltham, MA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
20.20 lbs
State Score
69
/ 100
National Score
78
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Waltham, MA released over 20.20 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was PLATING FOR ELECTRONICS INC., which emitted Nitric acid into the local air. Air quality in 02453 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- PLATING FOR ELECTRONICS INC.Owned by: nanNitric acid released to air20 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM - NER INC.Owned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US) INC.Lead compounds released to air0.2 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Lowell, MA (01851) 19.1 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity103,890.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Everett, MA (02149) 9.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity24,625.80 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Weymouth, MA (02191) 16.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity21,040.20 lbsAnnual Emissions
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