Zip Code 70601
📍 Lake Charles, LA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
10,441.17 lbs
State Score
52
/ 100
National Score
36
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Lake Charles, LA released over 10,441.17 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC., which emitted Xylene (mixed isomers) into the local air. Residents of 70601 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCXylene (mixed isomers) released to air3,418.50 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCToluene released to air3,006.00 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCMethanol released to air2,600.00 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCn-Butyl alcohol released to air849.00 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC. Cancer RiskOwned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCEthylbenzene released to air338.50 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCCertain glycol ethers released to air160.75 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCBarium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air50.9 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCAluminum (fume or dust) released to air14 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCZinc compounds released to air2.4 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCMercury compounds released to air0.56 lbsLBS
- CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INCLead compounds released to air0.56 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Westlake, LA (70669) 5.3 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity3,221,137.95 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Sulphur, LA (70665) 15.4 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity2,089,617.87 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Sulphur, LA (70663) 10.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity55,191.08 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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