Zip Code 18071
📍 Palmerton, PA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
12,489.73 lbs
State Score
25
/ 100
National Score
34
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Palmerton, PA released over 12,489.73 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BEFESA ZINC US INC., which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Residents of 18071 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- BEFESA ZINC US INC.Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.Zinc compounds released to air9,180.73 lbsLBS
- AMPALOwned by: US METAL POWDERS INCAluminum (fume or dust) released to air1,447.45 lbsLBS
- AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS-PALMERTON PAOwned by: AIRGAS INCAmmonia released to air989.00 lbsLBS
- BEFESA ZINC US INC.Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.Lead compounds released to air461.14 lbsLBS
- BEFESA ZINC US INC.Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.Mercury compounds released to air231.00 lbsLBS
- BEFESA ZINC US INC.Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.Manganese compounds released to air140.85 lbsLBS
- BEFESA ZINC US INC. Cancer RiskOwned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.Cadmium compounds released to air39.0005 lbsLBS
- AMPALOwned by: US METAL POWDERS INCCopper compounds released to air0.54 lbsLBS
- AMPAL Cancer RiskOwned by: US METAL POWDERS INCLead released to air0.017 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Whitehall, PA (18052) 12.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity175,738.70 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Northampton, PA (18067) 10.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity159,158.12 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Nazareth, PA (18064) 15.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity157,849.44 lbsAnnual Emissions
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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.
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