Zip Code 18071

📍 Palmerton, PA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

12,489.73 lbs

Total Air Pollution

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 air

9,180.73 lbs

LBS
AMPAL

Owned by: US METAL POWDERS INC

Aluminum (fume or dust) released to air

1,447.45 lbs

LBS
AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS-PALMERTON PA

Owned by: AIRGAS INC

Ammonia released to air

989.00 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Lead compounds released to air

461.14 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Mercury compounds released to air

231.00 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Manganese compounds released to air

140.85 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC. Cancer Risk

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Cadmium compounds released to air

39.0005 lbs

LBS
AMPAL

Owned by: US METAL POWDERS INC

Copper compounds released to air

0.54 lbs

LBS
AMPAL Cancer Risk

Owned by: US METAL POWDERS INC

Lead released to air

0.017 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 18070

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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.

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