Zip Code 60623
📍 Chicago, IL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
128,169.20 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 128,169.20 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CHICAGO STEEL CONTAINER LLC DBA NORTH COAST CONTAINER, which emitted large quantities of Certain glycol ethers into the local air. Residents of 60623 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- CHICAGO STEEL CONTAINER LLC DBA NORTH COAST CONTAINEROwned by: SI EAST LLCCertain glycol ethers released to air48,172.00 lbsLBS
- MEYER STEEL DRUM INCCertain glycol ethers released to air26,006.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORPOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COCertain glycol ethers released to air21,125.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORPOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COn-Butyl alcohol released to air15,758.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORPOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COXylene (mixed isomers) released to air5,129.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COMethyl isobutyl ketone released to air4,570.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORPOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COToluene released to air3,844.00 lbsLBS
- BWAY CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: BWAY HOLDING COEthylbenzene released to air2,061.00 lbsLBS
- ABLE ELECTROPOLISHING CO INCOwned by: nanNitric acid released to air743.80 lbsLBS
- FERRARA 31ST STREETOwned by: nanNitric acid released to air724.80 lbsLBS
- EMPIRE HARD CHROME INC.Owned by: EMPIRE HARD CHROME INCChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air30 lbsLBS
- ABLE ELECTROPOLISHING CO INCOwned by: nanChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air5.6 lbsLBS
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Protect Your Lungs
Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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