Zip Code 42301
📍 Owensboro, KY
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
59,348.14 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Owensboro, KY released over 59,348.14 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was DART POLYMERS INC, which emitted large quantities of Styrene into the local air. Residents of 42301 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- DART POLYMERS INC Cancer RiskOwned by: DART CONTAINER CORPStyrene released to air48,536.00 lbsLBS
- OWENSBORO GRAIN BIODIESEL LLCOwned by: CARGILL INCMethanol released to air7,260.00 lbsLBS
- DART POLYMERS INC Cancer RiskOwned by: DART CONTAINER CORPEthylbenzene released to air3,129.00 lbsLBS
- SPECIALTY FOODS GROUP LLCOwned by: INDIANA PACKERS CORPAmmonia released to air305.00 lbsLBS
- TOYOTETSU MID AMERICAOwned by: nanManganese released to air83.14 lbsLBS
- HAUSNER HARD-CHROME OF KENTUCKYOwned by: HAUSNER HARD-CHROME INCChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air17 lbsLBS
- PINKERTON TOBACCO CO LPOwned by: SWEDISH MATCH N.A. INCNicotine and salts released to air7 lbsLBS
- DART POLYMERS INCOwned by: DART CONTAINER CORPZinc compounds released to air5.9 lbsLBS
- DART POLYMERS INCOwned by: DART CONTAINER CORPBenzoyl peroxide released to air5 lbsLBS
- HAUSNER HARD-CHROME OF KENTUCKYOwned by: HAUSNER HARD-CHROME INCLead compounds released to air0.1 lbsLBS
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Styrene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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