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Zip Code 76682

📍 Riesel, TX

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

18,116.09 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Riesel, TX released over 18,116.09 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION, which emitted large quantities of Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) into the local air. Residents of 76682 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    7,801.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Ammonia released to air
    5,878.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    3,396.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Manganese compounds released to air
    461.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Hydrogen fluoride released to air
    339.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION Cancer Risk
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Nickel compounds released to air
    203.00 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Mercury compounds released to air
    23 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air
    6 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Zinc compounds released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Lead compounds released to air
    3.74 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air
    1 lbs
    LBS
  • SANDY CREEK ENERGY STATION
    Owned by: SANDY CREEK SERVICES LLC
    Vanadium compounds released to air
    0.35 lbs
    LBS
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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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