Zip Code 99712

📍 Fairbanks, AK

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

12,079.13 lbs

Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Fairbanks, AK released over 12,079.13 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was FORT KNOX MINE, which emitted large quantities of Hydrogen cyanide into the local air. Residents of 99712 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Hydrogen cyanide released to air

7,704.00 lbs

LBS
FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Ammonia released to air

4,000.00 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Lead compounds released to air

108.10 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Selenium compounds released to air

39 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Manganese compounds released to air

38 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Zinc compounds released to air

29 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

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

28 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Nickel compounds released to air

24 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air

17 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Copper compounds released to air

17 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Arsenic compounds released to air

16 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Lead compounds released to air

12.2 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Cadmium compounds released to air

9 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Mercury compounds released to air

8.1 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air

8 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Beryllium compounds released to air

8 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Mercury compounds released to air

6.6 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

n-Hexane released to air

3 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Polycyclic aromatic compounds released to air

2 lbs

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APMA 9156-GIL EXPLORATION SITE

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air

2 lbs

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FORT KNOX MINE Cancer Risk

Owned by: KINROSS GOLD CORP (USA) INC

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air

0.1332 lbs

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Check Nearby Zip Codes

Report: 99709

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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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