🍃 CleanAirDB

Zip Code 60626

📍 Chicago, IL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

903.50 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 903.50 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was S&C ELECTRIC CO, which emitted Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) into the local air. Air quality in 60626 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) released to air
    280.00 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Nitric acid released to air
    263.00 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Sodium nitrite released to air
    174.00 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Zinc compounds released to air
    128.00 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO Cancer Risk
    Owned by: nan
    Nickel released to air
    27 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Chromium released to air
    18.4 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Manganese released to air
    9 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO
    Owned by: nan
    Copper released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • S&C ELECTRIC CO Cancer Risk
    Owned by: nan
    Lead released to air
    0.1 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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