Zip Code 48723

📍 Caro, MI

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

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

41,548.00 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Caro, MI released over 41,548.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC, which emitted large quantities of Acetaldehyde into the local air. Residents of 48723 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Acetaldehyde released to air

15,023.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Acrolein released to air

10,015.00 lbs

LBS
MICHIGAN SUGAR CO - CARO FACTORY

Owned by: MICHIGAN SUGAR CO

Ammonia released to air

6,800.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

n-Hexane released to air

3,880.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Formic acid released to air

2,500.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Formaldehyde released to air

2,418.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING-CARO LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Methanol released to air

912.00 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Marlette, MI (48453) 19.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

15,521.58 lbs

Annual Emissions
Reese, MI (48757) 16.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

7,702.00 lbs

Annual Emissions
Sebewaing, MI (48759) 17.2 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

7,142.00 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 48722

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Protect Your Lungs

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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