Zip Code 18252
📍 Tamaqua, PA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
8,930.51 lbs
State Score
28
/ 100
National Score
38
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Tamaqua, PA released over 8,930.51 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was SILBERLINE MANUFACTURING CO INC, which emitted 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene into the local air. Air quality in 18252 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- SILBERLINE MANUFACTURING CO INCOwned by: ECKART AMERICA CORP1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air4,009.00 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLCOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPAmmonia released to air3,450.20 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLCOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPHydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air1,032.60 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLCOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPHydrogen fluoride released to air339.20 lbsLBS
- COPPERHEAD CHEMICAL CO INCOwned by: COBRA INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT INCNitric acid released to air75 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPArsenic compounds released to air16.7 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLCOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPFluorine released to air7.71 lbsLBS
- VERSUM MATERIALS US LLCOwned by: EMD HOLDING CORPChlorine released to air0.1 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Frackville, PA (17931) 13.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity138,431.58 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Nesquehoning, PA (18240) 9.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity73,284.81 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Shenandoah, PA (17976) 12.1 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity61,418.48 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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