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What are the principal manmade sources of airborne mercury emissions in the State?

April 26, 2017Airborne emissions manmade mercury Principal sources State

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What are the principal manmade sources of airborne mercury emissions in the State?

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Approximately 10,500 pounds of mercury is estimated to be emitted into the air in the State of Illinois each year. Of this amount, about 7,500 pounds (71%) comes from the 22 coal and oil-fired electric power plants in the State. Large industrial boilers and incinerators are the next largest category and account for another 2,000 pounds (19%).