🍃 CleanAirDB

Zip Code 56560

📍 Moorhead, MN

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

272,879.10 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Moorhead, MN released over 272,879.10 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 56560 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO
    Ammonia released to air
    127,783.00 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO
    Methanol released to air
    70,653.00 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO Cancer Risk
    Formaldehyde released to air
    37,944.00 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO Cancer Risk
    Acetaldehyde released to air
    34,018.00 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    2,470.00 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO
    Mercury compounds released to air
    10.936 lbs
    LBS
  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO Cancer Risk
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.164349 lbs
    LBS
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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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