Zip Code 72956
📍 Van Buren, AR
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
42,213.62 lbs
State Score
26
/ 100
National Score
19
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Van Buren, AR released over 42,213.62 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was BEKAERT CORP, which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Residents of 72956 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- BEKAERT CORPZinc compounds released to air17,027.00 lbsLBS
- TATE&LYLE VAN BURENOwned by: TLHUS INCMethanol released to air16,672.00 lbsLBS
- BEKAERT CORPHydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air7,523.00 lbsLBS
- AFCO STEEL LLCOwned by: nanZinc (fume or dust) released to air725.52 lbsLBS
- TATE&LYLE VAN BUREN Cancer RiskOwned by: TLHUS INCPropylene oxide released to air146.23 lbsLBS
- BEKAERT CORPLead compounds released to air119.17 lbsLBS
- APAC- CENTRAL INC. PRESTON ASPHALT Cancer RiskOwned by: CRH AMERICAS INCPolycyclic aromatic compounds released to air0.6919 lbsLBS
- APAC- CENTRAL INC. PRESTON ASPHALTOwned by: CRH AMERICAS INCBenzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air0.0118 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Fort Smith, AR (72904) 4.8 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity25,943.69 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Fort Smith, AR (72916) 14.3 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity23,906.84 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Fort Smith, AR (72901) 7.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity4,899.83 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 Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size).
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