Zip Code 62002

📍 Alton, IL

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

2,806.00 lbs

Total Air Pollution

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 INC

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Zinc compounds released to air

1,904.00 lbs

LBS
ALTON STEEL INC

Owned by: nan

Manganese compounds released to air

517.00 lbs

LBS
ALTON STEEL INC

Owned by: nan

Lead compounds released to air

319.00 lbs

LBS
ALTON STEEL INC

Owned by: nan

Mercury compounds released to air

42 lbs

LBS
ALTON STEEL INC

Owned by: nan

Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air

22 lbs

LBS
ALTON STEEL INC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Nickel compounds released to air

2 lbs

LBS

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Protect Your Lungs

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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