Zip Code 47978
📍 Rensselaer, IN
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
11,661.22 lbs
State Score
49
/ 100
National Score
35
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Rensselaer, IN released over 11,661.22 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was IROQUOIS BIO-ENERGY CO LLC, which emitted Acetaldehyde into the local air. Residents of 47978 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- IROQUOIS BIO-ENERGY CO LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: nanAcetaldehyde released to air4,399.00 lbsLBS
- IROQUOIS BIO-ENERGY CO LLCOwned by: nann-Hexane released to air3,096.00 lbsLBS
- IROQUOIS BIO-ENERGY CO LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: nanFormaldehyde released to air2,128.00 lbsLBS
- IROQUOIS BIO-ENERGY CO LLCOwned by: nanMethanol released to air2,011.00 lbsLBS
- CHIEF INDUSTRIES INC BUILDINGS DIVOwned by: CHIEF INDUSTRIES INCManganese released to air26.3 lbsLBS
- PROFORM FINISHING PRODUCTS - JASPER Cancer RiskOwned by: SPANGLER COS INCVinyl acetate released to air0.6 lbsLBS
- PROFORM FINISHING PRODUCTS - JASPEROwned by: SPANGLER COS INCZinc compounds released to air0.14 lbsLBS
- CHIEF INDUSTRIES INC BUILDINGS DIVOwned by: CHIEF INDUSTRIES INCChromium released to air0.08272 lbsLBS
- CHIEF INDUSTRIES INC BUILDINGS DIV Cancer RiskOwned by: CHIEF INDUSTRIES INCNickel released to air0.08272 lbsLBS
- PROFORM FINISHING PRODUCTS - JASPEROwned by: SPANGLER COS INCLead compounds released to air0.01 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Wheatfield, IN (46392) 12.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity76,570.60 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Shelby, IN (46377) 18.3 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity5,734.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Wolcott, IN (47995) 17.3 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity0.02 lbsAnnual Emissions
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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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