Zip Code 28690

📍 Valdese, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

22.40 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Valdese, NC released over 22.40 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was SAFT AMERICA INC, which emitted Acetonitrile into the local air. Air quality in 28690 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

SAFT AMERICA INC

Acetonitrile released to air

22.4 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Hickory, NC (28601) 13.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

238,256.51 lbs

Annual Emissions
Hudson, NC (28638) 7.9 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

129,825.70 lbs

Annual Emissions
Morganton, NC (28655) 7.7 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

38,138.50 lbs

Annual Emissions

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Report: 28689

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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 Acetonitrile.

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Chemical Breakdown

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