Zip Code 30501
📍 Gainesville, GA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
563,943.25 lbs
State Score
6
/ 100
National Score
3
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Gainesville, GA released over 563,943.25 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CARGILL GAINESVILLE, which emitted large quantities of n-Hexane into the local air. Residents of 30501 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- CARGILL GAINESVILLEOwned by: CARGILL INCn-Hexane released to air551,834.49 lbsLBS
- PILGRIM'S PRIDE GAINESVILLE PROCESSING PLANTOwned by: JBS USA FOOD COPeracetic acid released to air4,305.00 lbsLBS
- PILGRIM'S PRIDE GAINESVILLE PROCESSING PLANTOwned by: JBS USA FOOD COAmmonia released to air3,583.00 lbsLBS
- MAR-JAC POULTRY INC-GAINESVILLE PLANTOwned by: MAR-JAC POULTRY INCAmmonia released to air3,222.00 lbsLBS
- MAR-JAC POULTRY INC-GAINESVILLE PLANTOwned by: MAR-JAC POULTRY INCPeracetic acid released to air960.00 lbsLBS
- MAREL INC. Cancer RiskOwned by: nanNickel released to air20.33 lbsLBS
- MAREL INC.Owned by: nanChromium released to air8.94 lbsLBS
- MAREL INC.Owned by: nanManganese released to air6.6 lbsLBS
- MAREL INC.Owned by: nanCopper released to air2.65 lbsLBS
- ARGOS GAINESVILLE CONCRETE PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCLead released to air0.24 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Gainesville, GA (30507) 4.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity137,258.27 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Buford, GA (30518) 16.6 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity52,584.31 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Cumming, GA (30041) 17.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity34,500.11 lbsAnnual Emissions
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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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