Zip Code 30121

📍 Cartersville, GA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

57,514.36 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Cartersville, GA released over 57,514.36 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL, which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Residents of 30121 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Zinc compounds released to air

29,297.00 lbs

LBS
ANHEUSER-BUSCH LLC CARTERSVI LLE BREWERY

Owned by: ANHEUSER-BUSCH COS LLC

Ammonia released to air

20,857.00 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Manganese compounds released to air

6,446.00 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Lead compounds released to air

780.00 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Copper compounds released to air

58 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Mercury compounds released to air

55 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL Cancer Risk

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Nickel compounds released to air

20.2 lbs

LBS
GERDAU AMERISTEEL CARTERSVILLE STEEL MILL Cancer Risk

Owned by: GERDAU USA INC

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air

1.154 lbs

LBS
SKYLINE STEEL LLC-CARTERSVILLE

Owned by: NUCOR CORP

Manganese released to air

0.0067 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

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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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