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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana: environmental and disease records

Cancer mortality in East Baton Rouge Parish is 143.3 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2. The strongest disease signals are Liver & bile duct deaths at 1.5 times the U.S. rate. Federal databases place 2,562 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by NPDES wastewater discharge permit (882), Industrial wastewater discharge (714), Rail grade crossing (241). 4 correctional facilities operate in the county. EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 40 in a million, driven mainly by formaldehyde.

Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 people. A cancer signal is marked significant when the lower bound of its 95 percent confidence interval is above the U.S. rate. Facility counts use active federal records located inside the county boundary. Approximate county center: 30.5163, -91.0894.

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Cancer deaths and new cases versus the United States

Source: NCI and CDC State Cancer Profiles, both sexes, all ages. Sorted by the ratio of the county rate to the U.S. rate.

Cancer rates for East Baton Rouge Parish compared with the United States
Cancer	Measure	County rate	U.S. rate	Times U.S.	95% interval	Years
Liver & bile duct	Deaths	9.7	6.6	1.47xSignificant	8.6 to 11	2020-2024
Kidney & renal pelvis	New cases	23.7	17.9	1.32xSignificant	21.8 to 25.8	2019-2023
Liver & bile duct	New cases	10.9	8.7	1.25xSignificant	9.7 to 12.3	2019-2023
Stomach	New cases	8.1	6.6	1.23xSignificant	7 to 9.4	2019-2023
Pancreas	New cases	14.9	13.9	1.07x	13.4 to 16.6	2019-2023
All cancer	New cases	485.7	453.4	1.07xSignificant	476.8 to 494.7	2019-2023
Pancreas	Deaths	11.9	11.3	1.05x	10.6 to 13.4	2020-2024
Thyroid	New cases	13.4	13	1.03x	11.9 to 15.1	2019-2023
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma	New cases	18.9	18.5	1.02x	17.1 to 20.8	2019-2023
Lung & bronchus	Deaths	30.5	30.2	1.01x	28.3 to 32.7	2020-2024
All cancer	Deaths	143.3	143.2	1x	138.6 to 148.2	2020-2024
Kidney & renal pelvis	Deaths	3.4	3.4	1x	2.7 to 4.2	2020-2024
Leukemia	Deaths	5.7	5.7	1x	4.8 to 6.8	2020-2024
Stomach	Deaths	2.7	2.7	1x	2.1 to 3.4	2020-2024
Lung & bronchus	New cases	51.1	51.8	0.99x	48.4 to 54	2019-2023
Leukemia	New cases	13.8	14.5	0.95x	12.3 to 15.4	2019-2023
Brain & nervous system	Deaths	4.1	4.4	0.93x	3.3 to 5	2020-2024
Esophagus	Deaths	3.4	3.7	0.92x	2.7 to 4.2	2020-2024
Bladder	Deaths	3.7	4.1	0.9x	3 to 4.6	2020-2024
Esophagus	New cases	4.1	4.6	0.89x	3.3 to 5	2019-2023
Melanoma of the skin	New cases	21.2	23.8	0.89x	19.3 to 23.2	2019-2023
Brain & nervous system	New cases	5.2	6.2	0.84x	4.3 to 6.2	2019-2023
Bladder	New cases	15.4	18.7	0.82x	13.9 to 17.1	2019-2023
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma	Deaths	3.9	4.8	0.81x	3.1 to 4.8	2020-2024
Childhood cancer (under 15)	New cases	11.1	16.4	0.68x	8.2 to 14.7	2019-2023
Melanoma of the skin	Deaths	1.3	2	0.65x	0.9 to 1.9	2020-2024

Mortality measures versus the U.S. county median

Source: County Health Rankings, built from CDC National Vital Statistics System death records. The comparison value is the median of all U.S. counties.

Mortality measures for East Baton Rouge Parish
Measure	County	U.S. median	Difference	Unit
Premature death	12,989.9	9,842.6	+32%	years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000
Life expectancy	73.2	75.3	-3%	years
Child mortality	85.4	59.8	+43%	deaths under age 18 per 100,000
Infant mortality	9.2	6.2	+48%	deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births
Injury deaths	128.5	96.9	+33%	deaths per 100,000
Drug overdose deaths	57.2	28.6	+100%	deaths per 100,000

Air toxics and air quality

EPA AirToxScreen 2020

Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 40 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.

Formaldehyde25.91 per million
Ethylene Oxide6.14 per million
Carbon Tetrachloride2.94 per million
Acetaldehyde2.19 per million

EPA Air Quality Index 2025

Monitored on 365 days: 181 good, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. Median AQI 51, peak 115.

Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type

2,562 active records inside the county from EPA ECHO, TRI, Superfund, Brownfields, NPDES, EIA, FAA, FRA and corrections data.

NPDES wastewater discharge permit882
Industrial wastewater discharge714
Rail grade crossing241
Small hazardous waste generator222
Air permit holder (minor source)163
Brownfield property111
Large hazardous waste generator50
Hazardous waste transporter44
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)32
TRI reporting facility27
Major air pollution source24
Heliport17
Large greenhouse gas emitter13
Gas power plant5
EPA air quality monitor4
Correctional facility (prison or jail)4
Superfund (NPL) site3
Public airport2
Airfield1
Commercial airport1
Other power plant1
Proposed Superfund site1

Highest-severity records

The 25 records with the highest Envyrofax severity in the county, with the agency identifier to cite in a records request.

Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $4,500.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000449970 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 10
Exide Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
Superfund (NPL) site. Hazard Ranking System score 50. NPL Site.
EPA site ID LAD008184137 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
Severity 10
Petro-Processors of Louisiana, Inc., Scotlandville
Superfund (NPL) site. Hazard Ranking System score 41.4. NPL Site.
EPA site ID LAD057482713 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
Severity 10
Capitol Lakes, Baton Rouge
Superfund (NPL) site. Hazard Ranking System score 50. NPL Site.
EPA site ID LAD980869440 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
Severity 10
Eco Services Baton Rouge Site, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $200,300.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000450100 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 9.8
Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Refinery (Part), Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Ammonia, Methyl isobutyl ketone and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 7,412,813 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70805XXNBT4050S (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 9.8
Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant (Part), Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Hexane, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Propylene, Ethylene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 7,335,763 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70805XXNCH4999S (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 9.8
Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Refinery, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $8,000.
EPA FRS registry ID 110043804185 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 9.6
Formosa Plastics Louisiana, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000597444 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 9.4
Honeywell International Inc-Baton Rouge Plant, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Freon 113 (CFC-113), Dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC-114), 1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123a), Methanol and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 1,969,174 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70805LLDSGCORNE (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 9.3
Exxon Mobil Corp - Baton Rouge Plastics Plant, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Ethylene, Vinyl acetate, Propylene, n-Hexane and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 989,554 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70807XXNCH11675 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 9.1
Formosa Plastics Corp Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Chlorine, 1,2-Dichloroethane, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Vinyl chloride and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 884,977 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70805FRMSPGULFS (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 9.1
Future Pipe Industries Inc, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $40,000.
EPA FRS registry ID 110009014208 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 9
Oxbow Calcining Llc, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Vanadium compounds, Lead And Lead Compounds, Polycyclic aromatic compounds and 2 more. Reports carcinogens. 365,080 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70807GRTLK2200B (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.8
Great States Galvanizing, Zachary
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110044809491 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 8.6
Deltech Monomers Opco Llc, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 171,725 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70807HCHST11911 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.5
Eco-Services Operations, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Hydrogen sulfide, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Carbon disulfide and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 152,963 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7080WCSRVC131AI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.5
Deltech Monomers Opco Llc - Baton Rouge Facility, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $80,250.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000450002 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 8.3
Solstice Advanced Materials Us Inc - Baton Rouge Facility, Baton Rouge
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $2,000.
EPA FRS registry ID 110003266849 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 8.3
Solvay Usa Llc, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methyl isobutyl ketone, Methanol, Phenol, Catechol and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 96,261 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70821STFFRAIRLI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.3
Air Products-Baton Rouge Smr, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Ammonia, Methanol, Zinc compounds, Nickel compounds and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 59,142 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7080WRPRDC2GULF (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.2
Albemarle Corp, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Cyclohexane, Styrene, Bromine, Zinc compounds and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 47,335 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70805LBMRLGULFS (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.1
Devil's Swamp Lake, Scotlandville
Proposed Superfund site. Hazard Ranking System score 50. Proposed NPL Site.
EPA site ID LAD981155872 (U.S. EPA Superfund (SEMS/NPL)) Agency record
Severity 8
Exxon Mobil Corp - Baton Rouge Resin Finishing Plant, Baton Rouge
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Hexane, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution), Benzene, Ethylbenzene. Reports carcinogens. 31,527 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 70807XXNCH12480 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8
South Atlantic Galvanizing, Zachary
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Lead, Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region). Reports carcinogens. 15,083 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 7079WGRTST1955S (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.7

Correctional facilities

Prisons, jails and corrections operations with an EPA facility record, and the drinking water and wastewater compliance attached to them.

Louis Jetson Correctional Center For Youth, Baton Rouge
EPA FRS registry ID
110011156756
Wastewater permit
Yes, significant noncompliance, 12 quarters in noncompliance
EPA detailed facility report
Dept Of Corrections Prison Enterprises, Baton Rouge
EPA FRS registry ID
110003339370
Wastewater permit
None on record
EPA detailed facility report
Jetson Correctional Ctr For Youth, Baton Rouge
EPA FRS registry ID
110003359151
Wastewater permit
None on record
EPA detailed facility report
Louis Jetson Correctional Center For Youth, Baker
EPA FRS registry ID
110043735143
Wastewater permit
Yes
EPA detailed facility report

Discovery / public records

Records to request for East Baton Rouge Parish

Louisiana state cancer registry
Cancer incidence counts by census tract or ZIP code, by cancer type and year (de-identified). Any cancer cluster inquiries or investigations in East Baton Rouge Parish, and their findings.
Louisiana vital statistics office
Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.
Louisiana health department, environmental epidemiology
Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.
Louisiana environmental agency and the U.S. EPA regional office
Compliance history, inspection reports, notices of violation, penalties and enforcement actions for each facility above, cited by EPA FRS registry ID.
Louisiana drinking water program
Violation notices, sampling results and sanitary surveys for the public water systems serving the county, including any system serving a correctional facility.
Department of corrections or county sheriff
Water testing, grievances and environmental health inspections for the correctional facilities listed above.

Each Envyrofax address report includes a printable records request worksheet with the custodian and the exact request wording per finding.

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