Zip Code 35603
📍 Decatur, AL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
12,472.03 lbs
State Score
47
/ 100
National Score
34
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Decatur, AL released over 12,472.03 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was ITW SEXTON INC, which emitted large quantities of Certain glycol ethers into the local air. Residents of 35603 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- ITW SEXTON INCOwned by: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCCertain glycol ethers released to air10,787.00 lbsLBS
- ITW SEXTON INCOwned by: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCn-Butyl alcohol released to air1,537.00 lbsLBS
- ITW SEXTON INC Cancer RiskOwned by: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INCFormaldehyde released to air54.3 lbsLBS
- CHORE-TIME CAGE SYSTEMS INC.Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INCManganese released to air46.6447 lbsLBS
- CHORE-TIME CAGE SYSTEMS INC.Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INCCopper released to air46.62 lbsLBS
- CHORE-TIME CAGE SYSTEMS INC. Cancer RiskOwned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INCLead released to air0.4662 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Decatur, AL (35601) 2.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity1,871,570.94 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Madison, AL (35756) 12.3 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity276,057.99 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Huntsville, AL (35824) 17.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity254,972.90 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Formaldehyde), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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