Zip Code 40509

📍 Lexington, KY

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

3,481.00 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Lexington, KY released over 3,481.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CENTRAL KENTUCKY PROCESSING INC, which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 40509 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

CENTRAL KENTUCKY PROCESSING INC

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Zinc compounds released to air

2,648.00 lbs

LBS
CENTRAL KENTUCKY PROCESSING INC

Owned by: nan

Nitric acid released to air

638.00 lbs

LBS
CENTRAL KENTUCKY PROCESSING INC

Owned by: nan

Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) released to air

181.00 lbs

LBS
LINK-BELT CRANES L.P. LLLP A DELAWARE LTD LIABILITY L

Owned by: nan

Manganese released to air

12 lbs

LBS
LINK-BELT CRANES L.P. LLLP A DELAWARE LTD LIABILITY L Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Nickel released to air

2 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Georgetown, KY (40324) 15.6 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

135,613.59 lbs

Annual Emissions
Richmond, KY (40475) 19.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

20,323.22 lbs

Annual Emissions
Paris, KY (40361) 16.9 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

9,775.26 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 40510 Report: 40511

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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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Chemical Breakdown

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