Zip Code 29172
📍 West Columbia, SC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
190.27 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in West Columbia, SC released over 190.27 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was VALMONT - COLUMBIA GALVANIZING INC., which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 29172 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- VALMONT - COLUMBIA GALVANIZING INC.Owned by: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INCZinc compounds released to air190.00 lbsLBS
- QUIKRETE - CAROLINA PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: QUIKRETE HOLDINGSLead released to air0.267486 lbsLBS
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