Zip Code 28129
📍 Oakboro, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
29,518.63 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Oakboro, NC released over 29,518.63 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY CO, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 28129 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY COAmmonia released to air29,149.00 lbsLBS
- CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY COManganese compounds released to air186.00 lbsLBS
- CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST LLC-OAKBORO PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: nanLead released to air181.23 lbsLBS
- CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY COZinc compounds released to air1.5 lbsLBS
- CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY CO Cancer RiskLead released to air0.9 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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