Zip Code 50629

📍 Fairbank, IA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

36,013.00 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Fairbank, IA released over 36,013.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC, which emitted large quantities of Acetaldehyde into the local air. Residents of 50629 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Acetaldehyde released to air

15,440.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Acrolein released to air

8,150.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Methanol released to air

4,580.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

n-Hexane released to air

4,306.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Formaldehyde released to air

1,837.00 lbs

LBS
POET BIOREFINING - FAIRBANK LLC

Owned by: POET HOLDING CO LLC

Formic acid released to air

1,700.00 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 50616 Report: 50613 Report: 50659 Report: 50662 Report: 50595 Report: 50590

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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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