Zip Code 28278

📍 Charlotte, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

449.49 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

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

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Clover, SC (29710) 16.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

357,977.03 lbs

Annual Emissions
Charlotte, NC (28273) 5.6 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

157,646.15 lbs

Annual Emissions
Mount Holly, NC (28120) 8.3 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

49,008.26 lbs

Annual Emissions

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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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Chemical Breakdown

Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

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