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Zip Code 78621

📍 Elgin, TX

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

10,504.46 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Elgin, TX released over 10,504.46 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was ACME BRICK CO-ELGIN PLANT, 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 78621 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • ACME BRICK CO-ELGIN PLANT
    Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    6,929.69 lbs
    LBS
  • GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. - PLANT 46
    Owned by: GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC.
    Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    1,715.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ACME BRICK CO-ELGIN PLANT
    Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
    Hydrogen fluoride released to air
    1,430.28 lbs
    LBS
  • GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. - PLANT 46
    Owned by: GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC.
    Hydrogen fluoride released to air
    394.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ACME BRICK CO-ELGIN PLANT
    Owned by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
    Lead compounds released to air
    24.88725 lbs
    LBS
  • GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC. - PLANT 46 Cancer Risk
    Owned by: GENERAL SHALE BRICK INC.
    Lead released to air
    10.6 lbs
    LBS
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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 Lead.

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