Zip Code 28645

📍 Lenoir, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

27,052.05 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Lenoir, NC released over 27,052.05 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES NORTH CAROLINA COMPOSITES LL, which emitted large quantities of Styrene into the local air. Residents of 28645 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES NORTH CAROLINA COMPOSITES LL Cancer Risk

Owned by: TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC

Styrene released to air

16,393.00 lbs

LBS
NEPTCO INC

Owned by: CHASE CORP

Toluene released to air

9,887.00 lbs

LBS
BRENNTAG MIDSOUTH INC

Owned by: nan

Ammonia released to air

772.00 lbs

LBS
LENOIR MIRROR CO

Owned by: nan

Lead compounds released to air

0.054 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Hickory, NC (28601) 16.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

238,256.51 lbs

Annual Emissions
Hudson, NC (28638) 5.9 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

129,825.70 lbs

Annual Emissions
Morganton, NC (28655) 15.5 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

38,138.50 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 28642

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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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Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

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