Zip Code 28139
📍 Rutherfordton, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
21,140.55 lbs
State Score
31
/ 100
National Score
27
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Rutherfordton, NC released over 21,140.55 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS US INC, which emitted large quantities of Toluene into the local air. Residents of 28139 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS US INCOwned by: TRELLEBORG CORPToluene released to air16,563.00 lbsLBS
- TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS US INC Cancer RiskOwned by: TRELLEBORG CORPN,N-Dimethylformamide released to air3,733.00 lbsLBS
- TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS US INCOwned by: TRELLEBORG CORPN-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone released to air707.00 lbsLBS
- AALLIED DIE CASTING OF N.C.Owned by: RCM INDUSTRIESCopper released to air61 lbsLBS
- AALLIED DIE CASTING OF N.C.Owned by: RCM INDUSTRIESZinc (fume or dust) released to air44 lbsLBS
- TRELLEBORG COATED SYSTEMS US INCOwned by: TRELLEBORG CORPZinc compounds released to air24 lbsLBS
- AALLIED DIE CASTING OF N.C. Cancer RiskOwned by: RCM INDUSTRIESNickel released to air7.29 lbsLBS
- AALLIED DIE CASTING OF N.C. Cancer RiskOwned by: RCM INDUSTRIESLead released to air1.26 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Mooresboro, NC (28114) 16.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity216,253.33 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Chesnee, SC (29323) 18.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity21.66 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Forest City, NC (28043) 8.1 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity5.0037 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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