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Zip Code 54401

📍 Wausau, WI

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

11,876.97 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Wausau, WI released over 11,876.97 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS, which emitted Xylene (mixed isomers) into the local air. Residents of 54401 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    3,379.00 lbs
    LBS
  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Toluene released to air
    3,264.00 lbs
    LBS
  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Dimethyl phthalate released to air
    1,293.00 lbs
    LBS
  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    1,007.00 lbs
    LBS
  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    955.00 lbs
    LBS
  • LINETEC PAINT/PLASTICS
    Owned by: APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
    Certain glycol ethers released to air
    705.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Nickel released to air
    379.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Copper released to air
    316.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Manganese released to air
    211.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Chromium released to air
    211.00 lbs
    LBS
  • MARATHON ELECTRIC LLC
    Owned by: WEG ELECTRIC CORP
    Copper released to air
    46 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Beryllium released to air
    21 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Arsenic released to air
    21 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Zinc compounds released to air
    20 lbs
    LBS
  • MARATHON ELECTRIC LLC
    Owned by: WEG ELECTRIC CORP
    Manganese released to air
    13.27 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE Cancer Risk
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Nickel compounds released to air
    10.5 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Copper compounds released to air
    7 lbs
    LBS
  • VERITAS STEEL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VERITAS STEEL LLC
    Lead released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Lead compounds released to air
    3.4 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air
    3.4 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air
    2 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Manganese compounds released to air
    1.5 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Lead compounds released to air
    1.5 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Mercury compounds released to air
    1.1 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU DOWNTOWN
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Mercury compounds released to air
    0.7 lbs
    LBS
  • 3M CO - WAUSAU - GREYSTONE Cancer Risk
    Owned by: 3M CO
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    0.6 lbs
    LBS
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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