Zip Code 08861
📍 Perth Amboy, NJ
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
2,323.54 lbs
State Score
32
/ 100
National Score
51
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Perth Amboy, NJ released over 2,323.54 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was LANXESS CORP, which emitted Ethylene glycol into the local air. Air quality in 08861 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- LANXESS CORPEthylene glycol released to air1,239.00 lbsLBS
- V&S AMBOY GALVANIZING LLCOwned by: VOIGT & SCHWEITZER LLCZinc compounds released to air391.00 lbsLBS
- LANXESS CORPDiisocyanates released to air266.00 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INCOwned by: nanCertain glycol ethers released to air198.00 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INCOwned by: nan1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air123.00 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INC Cancer RiskOwned by: nanNaphthalene released to air40 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INC Cancer RiskOwned by: nanCumene released to air30 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INCOwned by: nanToluene released to air26 lbsLBS
- V&S AMBOY GALVANIZING LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: VOIGT & SCHWEITZER LLCLead released to air10.2 lbsLBS
- ENGLERT INCOwned by: nanChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air0.2 lbsLBS
- CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS Cancer RiskOwned by: QUIKRETE HOLDINGSLead released to air0.14315 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Linden, NJ (07036) 8.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity476,640.73 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Irvington, NJ (07111) 14.6 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity48,000.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Edison, NJ (08837) 3.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity44,147.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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