Zip Code 35987

📍 Steele, AL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

1,597.18 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Steele, AL released over 1,597.18 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was VALMONT - BIRMINGHAM GALVANIZING INC., which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 35987 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

VALMONT - BIRMINGHAM GALVANIZING INC.

Owned by: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC

Zinc compounds released to air

801.00 lbs

LBS
MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC PLT NO 1662

Owned by: ARCOSA INC

Manganese released to air

235.00 lbs

LBS
MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC PLT NO 1662 Cancer Risk

Owned by: ARCOSA INC

Nickel released to air

217.05 lbs

LBS
VALMONT - BIRMINGHAM GALVANIZING INC.

Owned by: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC

Diisocyanates released to air

183.00 lbs

LBS
MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC PLT NO 1662

Owned by: ARCOSA INC

Chromium released to air

161.07 lbs

LBS
VALMONT - BIRMINGHAM GALVANIZING INC. Cancer Risk

Owned by: VALMONT INDUSTRIES INC

Lead released to air

0.04 lbs

LBS
MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC PLT NO 1662

Owned by: ARCOSA INC

Copper released to air

0.02 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Gadsden, AL (35906) 8.0 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

14,830.02 lbs

Annual Emissions
Gadsden, AL (35904) 11.7 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

3,193.43 lbs

Annual Emissions
Ragland, AL (35131) 14.7 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

2,088.14 lbs

Annual Emissions

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Report: 35986

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Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

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