Zip Code 96749
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
In 2024, industrial facilities in Keaau, HI released over 46,060.30 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO INC PUNA 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 96749 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO INC PUNA GENERATING STATIONOwned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INCSulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) released to air46,000.00 lbsLBS
- HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO INC PUNA GENERATING STATION Cancer RiskOwned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INCPolycyclic aromatic compounds released to air31.9 lbsLBS
- HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO INC PUNA GENERATING STATION Cancer RiskOwned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INCNaphthalene released to air28 lbsLBS
- HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT CO INC PUNA GENERATING STATIONOwned by: HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INCBenzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air0.4 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Hilo, HI (96720) 10.2 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity98,039.90 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Protect Your Lungs
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 Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size).
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