Zip Code 60608
📍 Chicago, IL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
6,241.43 lbs
State Score
40
/ 100
National Score
41
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 6,241.43 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was EUROPTEC USA LLC, which emitted large quantities of Methanol into the local air. Air quality in 60608 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- EUROPTEC USA LLCOwned by: EUROPTEC USA INCMethanol released to air5,020.00 lbsLBS
- EUROPTEC USA LLCOwned by: EUROPTEC USA INCAmmonia released to air513.00 lbsLBS
- RR STREET & CO INC Cancer RiskOwned by: R R STREET & CO INCTrichloroethylene released to air310.00 lbsLBS
- RR STREET & CO INC Cancer RiskOwned by: R R STREET & CO INCTetrachloroethylene released to air220.00 lbsLBS
- H KRAMER & COOwned by: KRAMER INTERNATIONAL LLCZinc compounds released to air92 lbsLBS
- RR STREET & CO INC Cancer RiskOwned by: R R STREET & CO INCMethyl isobutyl ketone released to air32 lbsLBS
- RR STREET & CO INCOwned by: R R STREET & CO INCCertain glycol ethers released to air21 lbsLBS
- EMPIRE HARD CHROME INC.Owned by: EMPIRE HARD CHROME INCChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air12 lbsLBS
- H KRAMER & COOwned by: KRAMER INTERNATIONAL LLCCopper released to air8 lbsLBS
- H KRAMER & COOwned by: KRAMER INTERNATIONAL LLCManganese released to air5 lbsLBS
- H KRAMER & CO Cancer RiskOwned by: KRAMER INTERNATIONAL LLCNickel released to air5 lbsLBS
- H KRAMER & CO Cancer RiskOwned by: KRAMER INTERNATIONAL LLCLead released to air3.4 lbsLBS
- VCNA PRAIRIE LLC - YARD 1033 Cancer RiskOwned by: VCNA PRAIRIE LLCLead released to air0.029214 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Whiting, IN (46394) 14.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity6,907,751.26 lbsAnnual Emissions
- East Chicago, IN (46312) 18.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity542,051.45 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Bedford Park, IL (60501) 9.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity459,199.23 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Ammonia), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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