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Zip Code 40504

📍 Lexington, KY

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

3,146.00 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Lexington, KY released over 3,146.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL, which emitted n-Hexane into the local air. Air quality in 40504 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    n-Hexane released to air
    950.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Toluene released to air
    800.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Benzene released to air
    540.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    360.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Cyclohexane released to air
    290.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    100 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Naphthalene released to air
    52 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    Cumene released to air
    29 lbs
    LBS
  • MPLX TERMINALS LLC - LEXINGTON KY TERMINAL
    Owned by: MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    25 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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