Zip Code 81226
📍 Florence, CO
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
175,737.93 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Florence, CO released over 175,737.93 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANT, which emitted large quantities of Ammonia into the local air. Residents of 81226 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANTOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Ammonia released to air83,655.97 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANTOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Hydrogen cyanide released to air52,143.63 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANT Cancer RiskOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Benzene released to air39,902.88 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANTOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Mercury released to air14.88 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANTOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Lead compounds released to air12.21 lbsLBS
- HOLCIM (US) INC PORTLAND PLANTOwned by: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US)Chromium released to air6.75 lbsLBS
- FCC FLORENCE Cancer RiskOwned by: US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICELead released to air1.61 lbsLBS
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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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