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Zip Code 31833

📍 West Point, GA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

43,791.00 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in West Point, GA released over 43,791.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was KIA GEORGIA INC., which emitted large quantities of Certain glycol ethers into the local air. Residents of 31833 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Certain glycol ethers released to air
    17,556.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    6,774.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    n-Butyl alcohol released to air
    6,770.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone released to air
    3,397.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Methanol released to air
    2,158.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Toluene released to air
    2,071.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    2,031.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Cyclohexane released to air
    1,413.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC. Cancer Risk
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    1,284.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC. Cancer Risk
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Benzene released to air
    335.00 lbs
    LBS
  • KIA GEORGIA INC.
    Owned by: KIA AMERICA INC
    Ethylene glycol released to air
    2 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Benzene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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