Zip Code 50010
📍 Ames, IA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
634.38 lbs
State Score
74
/ 100
National Score
61
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Ames, IA released over 634.38 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was IOWA STATE READY MIX, which emitted Lead into the local air. Air quality in 50010 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- IOWA STATE READY MIX Cancer RiskOwned by: RASMUSSEN GROUPLead released to air603.00 lbsLBS
- 3M (MINNESOTA MINING & MFG CO) - AMESOwned by: 3M COZinc compounds released to air29 lbsLBS
- HACH COOwned by: VERALTO CORPMercury compounds released to air2.376 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Nevada, IA (50201) 8.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity17,317.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Jewell, IA (50130) 19.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity7,437.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Boone, IA (50036) 14.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity4,477.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
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