Zip Code 50701
📍 Waterloo, IA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
39,813.90 lbs
State Score
26
/ 100
National Score
19
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Waterloo, IA released over 39,813.90 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY, which emitted large quantities of Benzene into the local air. Residents of 50701 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & COBenzene released to air23,700.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COPhenol released to air8,100.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & CONaphthalene released to air6,200.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COZinc compounds released to air800.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & CONickel released to air400.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COManganese compounds released to air203.00 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COLead compounds released to air192.90 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COCopper compounds released to air72 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & COBenzene released to air71 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air54 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COZinc compounds released to air11 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE ENGINE WORKSOwned by: DEERE & COManganese released to air5 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & CONaphthalene released to air3 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRYOwned by: DEERE & COChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air1 lbsLBS
- JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS DRIVETRAIN OPERATIONS AND FOUNDRY Cancer RiskOwned by: DEERE & CONickel released to air1 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Shell Rock, IA (50670) 19.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity424,889.16 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Waterloo, IA (50703) 3.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity108,785.30 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Fairbank, IA (50629) 19.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity36,013.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Benzene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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