Zip Code 60617

📍 Chicago, IL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

13,338.04 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 13,338.04 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BEFESA ZINC US INC., which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Residents of 60617 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Zinc compounds released to air

8,664.00 lbs

LBS
CARGILL INC. INDUSTRIAL OILS & LUBRICANTS

Owned by: CARGILL INC

Methanol released to air

3,254.00 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Manganese compounds released to air

881.00 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Lead compounds released to air

246.06 lbs

LBS
ASPHALT OPERATING SERVICES OF CHICAGO LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air

140.71 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Mercury compounds released to air

82 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC.

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Copper compounds released to air

54.26 lbs

LBS
BEFESA ZINC US INC. Cancer Risk

Owned by: BEFESA HOLDING US INC.

Cadmium compounds released to air

16.01 lbs

LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

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