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Zip Code 27962

📍 Plymouth, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

1,119,488.59 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Plymouth, NC released over 1,119,488.59 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL, which emitted large quantities of Methanol into the local air. Residents of 27962 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Methanol released to air
    738,499.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    112,426.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    85,239.79 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Ammonia released to air
    83,676.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Cresol (mixed isomers) released to air
    27,443.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Acetaldehyde released to air
    23,385.00 lbs
    LBS
  • WEYERHAEUSER NR CO - LUMBER TECHNOLOGIES
    Owned by: WEYERHAEUSER CO
    Methanol released to air
    18,087.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Phenol released to air
    16,667.31 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Formaldehyde released to air
    11,195.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Manganese compounds released to air
    905.02 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air
    845.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Formic acid released to air
    381.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Zinc compounds released to air
    288.02 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Lead compounds released to air
    160.93 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Chlorine released to air
    153.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    115.00 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Mercury compounds released to air
    8.8915 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Vanadium compounds released to air
    8.0268 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Chlorine dioxide released to air
    5 lbs
    LBS
  • DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC-PLYMOUTH MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: DOMTAR CORP
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.6023 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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