Zip Code 56560

📍 Moorhead, MN

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

272,879.10 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

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

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

West Fargo, ND (58078) 8.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

140,058.69 lbs

Annual Emissions
Fargo, ND (58102) 5.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

6,274.12 lbs

Annual Emissions
Hawley, MN (56549) 18.1 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

0.0935 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 56551 Report: 56549 Report: 56573 Report: 56542 Report: 56537 Report: 56601

😷

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.

View Recommended Carbon Filters →

Chemical Breakdown

Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

Share This Report

Help guide others to cleaner air.