Zip Code 27217
📍 Burlington, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
64.00 lbs
State Score
69
/ 100
National Score
73
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Burlington, NC released over 64.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BURLINGTON FINISHING PLANT, which emitted N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone into the local air. Air quality in 27217 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- BURLINGTON FINISHING PLANTOwned by: ELEVATE TEXTILES INCN-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone released to air64 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Mebane, NC (27302) 8.1 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity7,803.90 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Graham, NC (27253) 7.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity5,597.70 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Burlington, NC (27215) 8.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity875.43 lbsAnnual Emissions
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The primary pollutants detected here are likely heavy particulates. To protect your lungs, ensure you use a True HEPA (H13) filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles like N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
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