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Zip Code 96720

📍 Hilo, HI

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

98,039.90 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Hilo, HI released over 98,039.90 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was HILL GENERATING STATION, which emitted large quantities of Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) into the local air. Residents of 96720 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • HILL GENERATING STATION
    Owned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
    Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air
    97,000.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    Toluene released to air
    349.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    Benzene released to air
    239.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    n-Hexane released to air
    227.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    143.00 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    35 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    27 lbs
    LBS
  • HILL GENERATING STATION Cancer Risk
    Owned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
    Naphthalene released to air
    13 lbs
    LBS
  • HILL GENERATING STATION Cancer Risk
    Owned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
    Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air
    3.9 lbs
    LBS
  • ALOHA PETROLEUM LLC-HILO WEST TERMINAL Cancer Risk
    Owned by: ALOHA PETROLEUM
    Naphthalene released to air
    3 lbs
    LBS
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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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