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Zip Code 77978

📍 Point Comfort, TX

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

1,722,896.07 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Point Comfort, TX released over 1,722,896.07 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS, which emitted large quantities of Ethylene into the local air. Residents of 77978 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ethylene released to air
    682,454.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Propylene released to air
    560,559.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ammonia released to air
    200,477.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    n-Hexane released to air
    65,186.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Benzene released to air
    29,334.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Vinyl chloride released to air
    22,487.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Chloroform released to air
    21,437.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Chlorine released to air
    19,979.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    18,352.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ethylene glycol released to air
    16,515.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Vinyl acetate released to air
    15,005.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Chloromethane released to air
    13,661.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    1,3-Butadiene released to air
    12,154.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    1,2-Dichloroethane released to air
    10,374.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Toluene released to air
    10,079.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Methanol released to air
    8,260.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    4,411.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    2,333.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    2,194.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Styrene released to air
    1,547.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Isoprene released to air
    1,538.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Acetaldehyde released to air
    1,485.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ethylene oxide released to air
    661.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Chloroethane released to air
    552.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Formaldehyde released to air
    466.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Hydroquinone released to air
    354.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Naphthalene released to air
    335.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    1,1,1-Trichloroethane released to air
    292.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Cyclohexane released to air
    260.00 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    1,1,2-Trichloroethane released to air
    67 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Ethylidene dichloride released to air
    39 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Hydrogen sulfide released to air
    25 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Chloroprene released to air
    18 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Dicyclopentadiene released to air
    4 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Cumene released to air
    1 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Carbon tetrachloride released to air
    1 lbs
    LBS
  • FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP TEXAS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP USA
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    0.07417 lbs
    LBS

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 77979
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Formaldehyde), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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