Zip Code 50536
📍 Emmetsburg, IA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
116,297.00 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Emmetsburg, IA released over 116,297.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was AG PROCESSING INC, which emitted large quantities of n-Hexane into the local air. Residents of 50536 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- AG PROCESSING INCn-Hexane released to air102,347.00 lbsLBS
- POET BIOREFINING - EMMETSBURG LLCOwned by: POET HOLDING CO LLCAmmonia released to air6,500.00 lbsLBS
- POET BIOREFINING - EMMETSBURG LLCOwned by: POET HOLDING CO LLCMethanol released to air2,240.00 lbsLBS
- POET BIOREFINING - EMMETSBURG LLCOwned by: POET HOLDING CO LLCn-Hexane released to air2,140.00 lbsLBS
- POET BIOREFINING - EMMETSBURG LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: POET HOLDING CO LLCAcetaldehyde released to air1,680.00 lbsLBS
- POET BIOREFINING - EMMETSBURG LLC Cancer RiskOwned by: POET HOLDING CO LLCAcrolein released to air1,390.00 lbsLBS
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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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