Zip Code 18640

📍 Pittston, PA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

12,045.37 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Pittston, PA released over 12,045.37 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP, which emitted large quantities of Certain glycol ethers into the local air. Residents of 18640 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP

Owned by: BALL CORP

Certain glycol ethers released to air

9,454.70 lbs

LBS
BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP

Owned by: BALL CORP

n-Butyl alcohol released to air

1,760.60 lbs

LBS
BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP Cancer Risk

Owned by: BALL CORP

Formaldehyde released to air

592.70 lbs

LBS
ACTON TECHNOLOGIES INC

Owned by: nan

Methanol released to air

205.00 lbs

LBS
ACTON TECHNOLOGIES INC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Naphthalene released to air

21 lbs

LBS
ACTON TECHNOLOGIES INC

Owned by: nan

Certain glycol ethers released to air

11 lbs

LBS
PENNSY SUPPLY INC PITTSTON FACILITY Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air

0.363652 lbs

LBS
PENNSY SUPPLY INC PITTSTON FACILITY

Owned by: nan

Benzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air

0.005913 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 18642

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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Formaldehyde), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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