Zip Code 28056

📍 Gastonia, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

3,972.04 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Gastonia, NC released over 3,972.04 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was LUBRIZOL, which emitted Ethyl acrylate into the local air. Air quality in 28056 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

LUBRIZOL Cancer Risk

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Ethyl acrylate released to air

916.00 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Butyl acrylate released to air

904.00 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL Cancer Risk

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Vinyl acetate released to air

884.00 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Methyl methacrylate released to air

872.00 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL Cancer Risk

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Styrene released to air

348.00 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Acrylic acid released to air

31 lbs

LBS
LUBRIZOL Cancer Risk

Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC

Acrylonitrile released to air

17 lbs

LBS
THOMAS CONCRETE - GASTONIA Cancer Risk

Owned by: THOMAS CONCRETE INC

Lead released to air

0.04 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Clover, SC (29710) 9.3 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

357,977.03 lbs

Annual Emissions
Charlotte, NC (28273) 12.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

157,646.15 lbs

Annual Emissions
Mount Holly, NC (28120) 8.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

49,008.26 lbs

Annual Emissions

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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Styrene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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Chemical Breakdown

Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

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