Zip Code 60626
📍 Chicago, IL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
903.50 lbs
State Score
61
/ 100
National Score
58
/ 100
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 COOwned by: nanNitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) released to air280.00 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanNitric acid released to air263.00 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanSodium nitrite released to air174.00 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanZinc compounds released to air128.00 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC CO Cancer RiskOwned by: nanNickel released to air27 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanChromium released to air18.4 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanManganese released to air9 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC COOwned by: nanCopper released to air4 lbsLBS
- S&C ELECTRIC CO Cancer RiskOwned by: nanLead released to air0.1 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Bedford Park, IL (60501) 17.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity459,199.23 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Chicago, IL (60609) 13.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity341,023.76 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Cicero, IL (60804) 12.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity163,480.34 lbsAnnual Emissions
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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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