Zip Code 78140

📍 Nixon, TX

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025

2,473.00 lbs

State Score

/ 100

National Score

/ 100

In 2024, industrial facilities in Nixon, TX released over 2,473.00 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was LAZARUS REFINERY LLC, which emitted n-Hexane into the local air. Air quality in 78140 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

LAZARUS REFINERY LLC

Owned by: nan

n-Hexane released to air

672.00 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Naphthalene released to air

631.00 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC

Owned by: nan

Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air

537.00 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC

Owned by: nan

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air

292.00 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC

Owned by: nan

Biphenyl released to air

196.00 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Benzene released to air

86 lbs

LBS
LAZARUS REFINERY LLC Cancer Risk

Owned by: nan

Ethylbenzene released to air

59 lbs

LBS

Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)

Stockdale, TX (78160) 12.0 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

8,741.70 lbs

Annual Emissions
Smiley, TX (78159) 8.2 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

5,400.00 lbs

Annual Emissions
Randolph Afb, TX (78150) 13.4 mi away

Heavy Industrial Activity

281.00 lbs

Annual Emissions

Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 78132 Report: 78130 Report: 78150 Report: 78154 Report: 78155 Report: 78159

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Protect Your Lungs

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

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Chemical Breakdown

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