Zip Code 28052
📍 Gastonia, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
18,680.70 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Gastonia, NC released over 18,680.70 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES CO, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 28052 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES COOwned by: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INCAmmonia released to air12,540.00 lbsLBS
- FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES COOwned by: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INCMethanol released to air3,955.00 lbsLBS
- FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES CO Cancer RiskOwned by: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INCFormaldehyde released to air1,526.00 lbsLBS
- FIRESTONE FIBERS & TEXTILES CO Cancer RiskOwned by: BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS INCStyrene released to air619.00 lbsLBS
- DAIMLER TRUCK NA LLCOwned by: DAIMLER TRUCKS N.A. LLCAluminum (fume or dust) released to air34.48 lbsLBS
- DAIMLER TRUCK NA LLCOwned by: DAIMLER TRUCKS N.A. LLCZinc (fume or dust) released to air5.66 lbsLBS
- MANN+HUMMEL FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY - ALLEN PLANTOwned by: nanDiisocyanates released to air0.56 lbsLBS
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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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