Zip Code 80817

📍 Fountain, CO

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

6,572.49 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Fountain, CO released over 6,572.49 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT, which emitted Hydrogen fluoride into the local air. Air quality in 80817 is relatively consistent with regional baselines.

Top Polluting Facilities

COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Hydrogen fluoride released to air

2,509.00 lbs

LBS
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Ammonia released to air

2,494.00 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air

1,169.00 lbs

LBS
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Vanadium compounds released to air

144.20 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air

135.00 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT Cancer Risk

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Nickel compounds released to air

39.5 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air

33 lbs

LBS
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Manganese compounds released to air

18.4 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Lead compounds released to air

15.6 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Mercury compounds released to air

13.6 lbs

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COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES RAY NIXON POWER PLANT Cancer Risk

Owned by: COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air

0.9529 lbs

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PAVESTONE - COLORADO SPRINGS CO PLANT Cancer Risk

Owned by: QUIKRETE HOLDINGS

Lead released to air

0.2386 lbs

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Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 80860 Report: 80759 Report: 80751 Report: 80903 Report: 80729 Report: 80906

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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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