Zip Code 70760
📍 New Roads, LA
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
120,723.88 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in New Roads, LA released over 120,723.88 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BIG CAJUN 2, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 70760 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- BIG CAJUN 2Owned by: PELICAN POWER LLCAmmonia released to air111,487.00 lbsLBS
- BIG CAJUN 2Owned by: PELICAN POWER LLCHydrogen fluoride released to air8,401.00 lbsLBS
- BIG CAJUN 2Owned by: PELICAN POWER LLCBarium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air828.00 lbsLBS
- BIG CAJUN 2Owned by: PELICAN POWER LLCLead compounds released to air4.8 lbsLBS
- BIG CAJUN 2Owned by: PELICAN POWER LLCMercury compounds released to air2.9 lbsLBS
- BIG CAJUN 2 Cancer RiskOwned by: PELICAN POWER LLCDioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air0.1773 lbsLBS
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Protect Your Lungs
Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Ammonia), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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