Zip Code 70126
📍 New Orleans, LA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
3.43 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in New Orleans, LA released over 3.43 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was U.S. GYPSUM CO, which emitted Mercury compounds into the local air. Air quality in 70126 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.
Top Polluting Facilities
- U.S. GYPSUM COOwned by: USG CORPMercury compounds released to air3.09 lbsLBS
- U.S. GYPSUM COOwned by: USG CORPLead compounds released to air0.34 lbsLBS
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