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Zip Code 99752

📍 Kotzebue, AK

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

70,233.34 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Kotzebue, AK released over 70,233.34 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was RED DOG OPERATIONS, which emitted large quantities of Zinc compounds into the local air. Residents of 99752 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Zinc compounds released to air
    44,671.00 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Lead compounds released to air
    22,752.00 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Manganese compounds released to air
    1,177.90 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Ammonia released to air
    562.00 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Cadmium compounds released to air
    257.00 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) released to air
    151.80 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Copper compounds released to air
    150.60 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Benzene released to air
    122.00 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Toluene released to air
    98 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    n-Hexane released to air
    90 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Nickel compounds released to air
    72.5 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    67 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Mercury compounds released to air
    20.2 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    16.8 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Naphthalene released to air
    15 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene released to air
    6.7 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY Cancer Risk
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Naphthalene released to air
    1.36 lbs
    LBS
  • RED DOG OPERATIONS Cancer Risk
    Owned by: TECK AMERICAN INC
    Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air
    1.3363 lbs
    LBS
  • CROWLEY KOTZEBUE BULK FUEL FACILITY
    Owned by: CROWLEY FUELS LLC
    Lead compounds released to air
    0.14 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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