Zip Code 60628

📍 Chicago, IL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

8,934.10 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Chicago, IL released over 8,934.10 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was IMPERIAL ZINC CORP, which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 60628 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

IMPERIAL ZINC CORP

Owned by: nan

Zinc compounds released to air

8,572.00 lbs

LBS
IMPERIAL ZINC CORP

Owned by: nan

Copper released to air

257.00 lbs

LBS
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO

Owned by: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO

Zinc compounds released to air

104.00 lbs

LBS
IMPERIAL ZINC CORP Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Lead released to air

1 lbs

LBS
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO Cancer Risk

Owned by: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO

Lead released to air

0.1 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Whiting, IN (46394) 6.5 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

6,907,751.26 lbs

Annual Emissions
East Chicago, IN (46312) 9.3 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

542,051.45 lbs

Annual Emissions
Bedford Park, IL (60501) 11.9 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

459,199.23 lbs

Annual Emissions

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Chemical Breakdown

Top 5 Pollutants by Weight

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