Zip Code 35234
📍 Birmingham, AL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
878.52 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Birmingham, AL released over 878.52 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC, which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 35234 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPZinc compounds released to air274.99 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPManganese compounds released to air236.32 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPLead compounds released to air180.69 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPMercury compounds released to air125.38 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air31.07 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INCOwned by: NUCOR CORPCopper compounds released to air22.96 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC Cancer RiskOwned by: NUCOR CORPNickel compounds released to air6.56 lbsLBS
- NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC Cancer RiskOwned by: NUCOR CORPDioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air0.5467 lbsLBS
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Protect Your Lungs
The primary pollutants detected here are likely heavy particulates. To protect your lungs, ensure you use a True HEPA (H13) filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles like Zinc compounds.
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