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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 INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Zinc compounds released to air
    274.99 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Manganese compounds released to air
    236.32 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Lead compounds released to air
    180.69 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Mercury compounds released to air
    125.38 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air
    31.07 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Copper compounds released to air
    22.96 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Nickel compounds released to air
    6.56 lbs
    LBS
  • NUCOR STEEL BIRMINGHAM INC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: NUCOR CORP
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.5467 lbs
    LBS
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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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