Zip Code 28278

📍 Charlotte, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

449.49 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Charlotte, NC released over 449.49 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was STERIGENICS US LLC-CHARLOTTE NC FACILITY, which emitted Ethylene oxide into the local air. Air quality in 28278 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

STERIGENICS US LLC-CHARLOTTE NC FACILITY Cancer Risk

Owned by: SOTERA HEALTH LLC

Ethylene oxide released to air

406.00 lbs

LBS
INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO.

Owned by: INX INTERNATIONAL INK CO

Copper compounds released to air

42.39 lbs

LBS
ANILOX ROLL CO. INC. (ARC INTL.)

Owned by: PRECISION ROLL SOLUTIONS LLC

Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air

1.1 lbs

LBS

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Protect Your Lungs

The primary pollutants detected here are likely heavy particulates. To protect your lungs, ensure you use a True HEPA (H13) filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles like Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region).

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