Zip Code 29053

📍 Gaston, SC

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

635,100.08 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Gaston, SC released over 635,100.08 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE, which emitted large quantities of Ethylene glycol into the local air. Residents of 29053 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Ethylene glycol released to air

181,310.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Bromomethane released to air

141,502.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE Cancer Risk

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Acetaldehyde released to air

111,906.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

p-Xylene released to air

98,383.00 lbs

LBS
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA - COLUMBIA ENERGY CENTER

Owned by: DOMINION ENERGY INC

Ammonia released to air

54,545.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Methanol released to air

16,996.00 lbs

LBS
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO SOUTH CAROLINA OPERATIONS Cancer Risk

Owned by: EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

Acetaldehyde released to air

8,080.00 lbs

LBS
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO SOUTH CAROLINA OPERATIONS

Owned by: EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

Ethylene glycol released to air

7,000.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE Cancer Risk

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

1,4-Dioxane released to air

5,950.00 lbs

LBS
ZEUS CO LLC CSC

Owned by: ZEUS CO LLC

Certain glycol ethers released to air

3,591.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Ammonia released to air

2,148.00 lbs

LBS
ZEUS CO LLC GSC

Owned by: ZEUS CO LLC

Certain glycol ethers released to air

1,464.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Biphenyl released to air

1,304.00 lbs

LBS
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO SOUTH CAROLINA OPERATIONS Cancer Risk

Owned by: EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO

1,4-Dioxane released to air

730.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Antimony compounds released to air

110.00 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE Cancer Risk

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Cobalt compounds released to air

69 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Manganese compounds released to air

12 lbs

LBS
ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE Cancer Risk

Owned by: ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air

0.080545 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 29048 Report: 29059 Report: 29045 Report: 29061 Report: 29044 Report: 29067

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Protect Your Lungs

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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