Zip Code 60018
📍 Des Plaines, IL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
16.56 lbs
State Score
83
/ 100
National Score
78
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Des Plaines, IL released over 16.56 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was DELAVAL MANUFACTURING, which emitted Nitric acid into the local air. Air quality in 60018 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- DELAVAL MANUFACTURINGOwned by: DELAVAL INCNitric acid released to air16.5 lbsLBS
- VCNA PRAIRIE LLC. - YARD 1008 Cancer RiskOwned by: VCNA PRAIRIE LLCLead released to air0.063984 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Bedford Park, IL (60501) 16.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity459,199.23 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Chicago, IL (60609) 18.0 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity341,023.76 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Cicero, IL (60804) 13.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity163,480.34 lbsAnnual Emissions
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