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Zip Code 27870

📍 Roanoke Rapids, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

925,226.04 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Roanoke Rapids, NC released over 925,226.04 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC, which emitted large quantities of Hydrogen sulfide into the local air. Residents of 27870 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    417,608.04 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Methanol released to air
    371,892.03 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Ammonia released to air
    63,324.57 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    29,931.53 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Acetaldehyde released to air
    23,121.36 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Phenol released to air
    6,864.49 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    5,976.23 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Formaldehyde released to air
    5,749.92 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air
    435.75 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Manganese compounds released to air
    222.76 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Lead compounds released to air
    74.57 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    13.9 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Mercury compounds released to air
    9.53 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Benzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air
    0.99 lbs
    LBS
  • WESTROCK KRAFT PAPER LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: SMURFIT WESTROCK U.S. HOLDING CO
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.369324 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

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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