Zip Code 23836
📍 Chester, VA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
177,372.94 lbs
State Score
9
/ 100
National Score
7
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Chester, VA released over 177,372.94 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was PHILIP MORRIS USA PARK 500 SITE, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 23836 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- PHILIP MORRIS USA PARK 500 SITEOwned by: ALTRIA GROUP INCAmmonia released to air167,394.00 lbsLBS
- PHILIP MORRIS USA PARK 500 SITEOwned by: ALTRIA GROUP INCNicotine and salts released to air9,525.00 lbsLBS
- UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USAOwned by: UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLCMethanol released to air451.44 lbsLBS
- SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS CHESTER (CVA)Owned by: CLEAN HARBORS INCEthylene glycol released to air2 lbsLBS
- CHESTERFIELD POWER STATION Cancer RiskOwned by: DOMINION ENERGY INCPolycyclic aromatic compounds released to air0.5 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Hopewell, VA (23860) 4.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity1,399,470.53 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Richmond, VA (23234) 9.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity219,314.36 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Colonial Heights, VA (23834) 6.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity193,202.81 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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