Zip Code 52728
📍 Buffalo, IA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
155,777.00 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Buffalo, IA released over 155,777.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CONTINENTAL CEMENT CO, which emitted large quantities of Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) into the local air. Residents of 52728 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCHydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air136,830.00 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCAmmonia released to air18,368.00 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCZinc compounds released to air389.00 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCChromium released to air143.00 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCMercury compounds released to air23 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCLead compounds released to air23 lbsLBS
- CONTINENTAL CEMENT COOwned by: SUMMIT MATERIALS LLCManganese compounds released to air1 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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