HELWIG CARBON PRODUCTS

8900 W TOWER AVE

Health Risks Assessment

⚠️ High Risk Area

Respiratory Health

Air pollutants can cause or worsen respiratory conditions.

Increased risk of asthma and bronchitis
Reduced lung function
Chronic respiratory conditions

Water Quality Impact

Contamination of local water sources can affect drinking water quality.

Potential groundwater contamination
Impact on local water supplies
Increased risk of waterborne illnesses

Soil Contamination

Industrial processes can lead to soil contamination.

Exposure through direct contact
Food safety concerns for local agriculture
Long-term environmental impact

Vulnerable Populations

Although all people are affected by toxins and pollution, the following groups may be particularly sensitive to these health risks:

Children under 12
Elderly individuals
Pregnant women
Those with pre-existing conditions (and healthy individuals)

Illness List

Disclaimer: This health risk assessment is based on available data and general environmental impact patterns. For specific health concerns, please consult with healthcare professionals and local environmental agencies.

Facility Overview

Type

Electrical Equipment

Street Address

8900 W TOWER AVE

City

MILWAUKEE

County

MILWAUKEE

State

ZIP

53224

Latitude

43.16498

Longitude

-88.02207

Primary NAICS

335991

Chemical

Copper

Carcinogen

PBT

Total Releases

Year

2023

Environmental Impact

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🌫️ Air Quality Index (Live)

Last updated: 2025-10-02T14:00:00-06:00
Reporting area: Milw 16th St, Wisconsin, USA

Main Pollutant: O3

31 Category: Good

PM2.5: 28 µg/m³

PM10: 12 µg/m³

O₃: 31 ppb

NO₂: 7.5 ppb

SO₂: N/A ppb

CO: 3.4 ppm

Temperature: 26.1 °C

Humidity: 58 %

Pressure: 1023.3 hPa

Wind: 2.5 m/s

📘 How Air Quality Measured

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a standardized indicator used globally to communicate how polluted the air currently is or forecast to become.

🟢 0–50 Good

🟡 51–100 Moderate

🟠 101–150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

🔴 151–200 Unhealthy

🟣 201–300 Very Unhealthy

🟥 301+ Hazardous

What Are the Pollutants?

PM2.5 & PM10: Fine and coarse particulate matter that can penetrate lungs.
O₃ (Ozone): Harmful ground-level ozone from sunlight reacting with pollutants.
NO₂, SO₂, CO: Gases from vehicles, factories, and fires with respiratory impacts.

Source: aqicn.org

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