Zip Code 62002
📍 Alton, IL
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
2,806.00 lbs
State Score
50
/ 100
National Score
49
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Alton, IL released over 2,806.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was ALTON STEEL INC, which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 62002 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- ALTON STEEL INCOwned by: nanZinc compounds released to air1,904.00 lbsLBS
- ALTON STEEL INCOwned by: nanManganese compounds released to air517.00 lbsLBS
- ALTON STEEL INCOwned by: nanLead compounds released to air319.00 lbsLBS
- ALTON STEEL INCOwned by: nanMercury compounds released to air42 lbsLBS
- ALTON STEEL INCOwned by: nanChromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air22 lbsLBS
- ALTON STEEL INC Cancer RiskOwned by: nanNickel compounds released to air2 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Roxana, IL (62084) 5.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity499,813.93 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Granite City, IL (62040) 12.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity157,941.34 lbsAnnual Emissions
- West Alton, MO (63386) 4.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity84,785.54 lbsAnnual Emissions
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The primary pollutants detected here are likely heavy particulates. To protect your lungs, ensure you use a True HEPA (H13) filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles like Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region).
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