Zip Code 28697

📍 Wilkesboro, NC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

148,804.65 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Wilkesboro, NC released over 148,804.65 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC, which emitted large quantities of Chromium into the local air. Residents of 28697 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Chromium released to air

65,895.35 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Manganese released to air

37,156.72 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Nickel released to air

30,647.07 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air

6,428.67 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Copper released to air

6,081.38 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Ethylbenzene released to air

2,160.08 lbs

LBS
U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: JUSTRITE SAFETY GROUP

Methyl isobutyl ketone released to air

394.38 lbs

LBS
TYSON FARMS INC.

Owned by: TYSON FOODS INC

Peracetic acid released to air

41 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

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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 Manganese.

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