Zip Code 63701
📍 Cape Girardeau, MO
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
7,154.90 lbs
State Score
41
/ 100
National Score
40
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Cape Girardeau, MO released over 7,154.90 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was QC CORP, which emitted Zinc compounds into the local air. Air quality in 63701 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- QC CORPOwned by: nanZinc compounds released to air4,613.00 lbsLBS
- QC CORPOwned by: nanManganese compounds released to air2,505.00 lbsLBS
- LEGGETT & PLATT INCZinc compounds released to air18 lbsLBS
- LEGGETT & PLATT INCThiram released to air14 lbsLBS
- QC CORPOwned by: nanLead compounds released to air3.9 lbsLBS
- SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS CAPE GIRARDEAU (CAP)Owned by: CLEAN HARBORS INCEthylene glycol released to air1 lbsLBS
- LEGGETT & PLATT INC Cancer RiskPolycyclic aromatic compounds released to air0.0002 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (63703) 1.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity100,157.42 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Jackson, MO (63755) 7.6 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity24,235.68 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Oran, MO (63771) 17.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity273.00 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 Ethylene glycol.
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