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Zip Code 36703

📍 Selma, AL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

798,577.60 lbs
State Score
5
/ 100
National Score
2
/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Selma, AL released over 798,577.60 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL, which emitted large quantities of Methanol into the local air. Residents of 36703 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Methanol released to air
    388,208.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    148,688.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Ammonia released to air
    94,431.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    43,568.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Acetaldehyde released to air
    31,035.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Chlorine dioxide released to air
    29,655.00 lbs
    LBS
  • HENRY BRICK CO
    Owned by: nan
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    19,038.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Formaldehyde released to air
    12,607.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Phenol released to air
    12,332.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Cresol (mixed isomers) released to air
    7,499.00 lbs
    LBS
  • HENRY BRICK CO
    Owned by: nan
    Hydrogen fluoride released to air
    7,324.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Chlorine released to air
    2,269.00 lbs
    LBS
  • HENRY BRICK CO
    Owned by: nan
    Manganese released to air
    567.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Zinc compounds released to air
    536.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air
    493.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Manganese compounds released to air
    256.00 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Lead compounds released to air
    43.5 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    17.2 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Mercury compounds released to air
    10.5 lbs
    LBS
  • INTERNATIONAL PAPER - RIVERDALE MILL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.3985 lbs
    LBS
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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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