Zip Code 42501

📍 Somerset, KY

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

4,514.81 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Somerset, KY released over 4,514.81 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CONTINENTAL REFINING CO LLC, which emitted Methanol into the local air. Air quality in 42501 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

CONTINENTAL REFINING CO LLC

Owned by: nan

Methanol released to air

2,653.00 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Hydrogen fluoride released to air

680.00 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air

680.00 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air

200.00 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Ammonia released to air

150.00 lbs

LBS
HINKLE CONTRACTING CO LLC - SOMERSET ASPHALT & SOMERSET STON Cancer Risk

Owned by: CRH AMERICAS INC

Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air

134.36 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air

6.7 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Lead compounds released to air

4 lbs

LBS
AHF PRODUCTS Cancer Risk

Owned by: AHF LLC

Lead released to air

2.5 lbs

LBS
HINKLE CONTRACTING CO LLC - SOMERSET ASPHALT & SOMERSET STON

Owned by: CRH AMERICAS INC

Lead compounds released to air

2.348 lbs

LBS
JOHN S COOPER POWER STATION

Owned by: EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE INC

Mercury compounds released to air

1.5 lbs

LBS
HINKLE CONTRACTING CO LLC - SOMERSET ASPHALT & SOMERSET STON

Owned by: CRH AMERICAS INC

Mercury compounds released to air

0.3964 lbs

LBS
HINKLE CONTRACTING CO LLC - SOMERSET ASPHALT & SOMERSET STON

Owned by: CRH AMERICAS INC

Benzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air

0.007 lbs

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Report: 42503

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Protect Your Lungs

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

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