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Zip Code 36571

📍 Saraland, AL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

34,538.01 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Saraland, AL released over 34,538.01 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC, which emitted large quantities of n-Hexane into the local air. Residents of 36571 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    n-Hexane released to air
    14,514.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Benzene released to air
    5,700.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Toluene released to air
    5,027.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    4,153.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    3,506.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    903.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Styrene released to air
    488.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    103.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Naphthalene released to air
    55 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Cyclohexane released to air
    54 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Nickel compounds released to air
    18 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    11 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Lead compounds released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Molybdenum trioxide released to air
    2 lbs
    LBS
  • VERTEX REFINING ALABAMA LLC
    Owned by: VERTEX ENERGY INC
    Benzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air
    0.01 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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