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Zip Code 70075

📍 Meraux, LA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

57,821.71 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Meraux, LA released over 57,821.71 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 70075 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Ammonia released to air
    20,318.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    n-Hexane released to air
    13,342.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Toluene released to air
    7,403.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Benzene released to air
    4,462.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    2,401.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Carbon disulfide released to air
    2,196.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Cyclohexane released to air
    1,838.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    1,807.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Propylene released to air
    1,197.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    997.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    491.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Carbonyl sulfide released to air
    310.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Naphthalene released to air
    141.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    1,3-Butadiene released to air
    134.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Styrene released to air
    123.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Tetrachloroethylene released to air
    104.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Phenol released to air
    102.00 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Nickel compounds released to air
    100 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Cumene released to air
    90 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Ethylene released to air
    84 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    51.2 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Cobalt compounds released to air
    39 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Methanol released to air
    33 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Vanadium compounds released to air
    20 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Phenanthrene released to air
    15 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Cresol (mixed isomers) released to air
    10 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Lead compounds released to air
    5.9 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Mercury compounds released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Anthracene released to air
    2 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Benzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air
    1.2 lbs
    LBS
  • VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC MERAUX REFINERY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: VALERO ENERGY CORP
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.41119 lbs
    LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 70076 Report: 70072
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Styrene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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