Zip Code 27703
📍 Durham, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
25,902.13 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Durham, NC released over 25,902.13 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was IPS STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES INC., which emitted large quantities of Methyl methacrylate into the local air. Residents of 27703 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- IPS STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES INC.Owned by: IPS CORPMethyl methacrylate released to air15,306.00 lbsLBS
- WOLFSPEED INC.Owned by: WOLFSPEED INCHydrogen fluoride released to air3,704.00 lbsLBS
- WOLFSPEED INC.Owned by: WOLFSPEED INCAmmonia released to air2,608.50 lbsLBS
- BRENNTAG MID-SOUTHOwned by: BRENNTAG N.A. INCn-Hexane released to air1,628.00 lbsLBS
- BRENNTAG MID-SOUTHOwned by: BRENNTAG N.A. INCMethanol released to air1,101.00 lbsLBS
- WOLFSPEED INC.Owned by: WOLFSPEED INCN-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone released to air860.00 lbsLBS
- BRENNTAG MID-SOUTHOwned by: BRENNTAG N.A. INCAmmonia released to air469.00 lbsLBS
- WOLFSPEED INC.Owned by: WOLFSPEED INCCertain glycol ethers released to air153.00 lbsLBS
- BRENNTAG MID-SOUTHOwned by: BRENNTAG N.A. INCNitric acid released to air53 lbsLBS
- GENERAL ELECTRIC AEROSPACE - DURHAM ENGINE FACILITY Cancer RiskOwned by: GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE CO)Nickel released to air10 lbsLBS
- WOLFSPEED INC.Owned by: WOLFSPEED INCNitric acid released to air9.6 lbsLBS
- THOMAS CONCRETE - DURHAM Cancer RiskOwned by: THOMAS CONCRETE INCLead released to air0.03 lbsLBS
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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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