Zip Code 56181
📍 Welcome, MN
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
32,536.00 lbs
State Score
23
/ 100
National Score
22
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Welcome, MN released over 32,536.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was VALERO WELCOME PLANT, which emitted large quantities of n-Hexane into the local air. Residents of 56181 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPn-Hexane released to air19,015.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPFormic acid released to air5,900.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPAcrolein released to air4,703.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPAcetaldehyde released to air1,507.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPMethanol released to air763.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPFormaldehyde released to air547.00 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPCyclohexane released to air39 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPBenzene released to air29 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPToluene released to air27 lbsLBS
- VALERO WELCOME PLANTOwned by: VALERO ENERGY CORPXylene (mixed isomers) released to air6 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Fairmont, MN (56031) 7.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity326,767.66 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Dunnell, MN (56127) 12.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity15,260.00 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Armstrong, IA (50514) 19.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity164.61 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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