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Lake County, Ohio: environmental and disease records

Cancer mortality in Lake County is 153 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2, a statistically significant excess. The strongest disease signals are Esophagus deaths at 1.4 times the U.S. rate and Bladder deaths at 1.3 times the U.S. rate. Federal databases place 722 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by Air permit holder (minor source) (150), Rail grade crossing (95), Gas station (mapped facility) (74). One correctional facility operates in the county. EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 20 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: 41.7111, -81.2412.

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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 Lake County compared with the United States
Cancer	Measure	County rate	U.S. rate	Times U.S.	95% interval	Years
Esophagus	Deaths	5.1	3.7	1.38xSignificant	4.1 to 6.3	2020-2024
Melanoma of the skin	New cases	31.7	23.8	1.33xSignificant	28.9 to 34.8	2019-2023
Bladder	Deaths	5.4	4.1	1.32xSignificant	4.4 to 6.7	2020-2024
Esophagus	New cases	6	4.6	1.3xSignificant	4.9 to 7.4	2019-2023
Kidney & renal pelvis	Deaths	4.4	3.4	1.29x	3.4 to 5.6	2020-2024
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma	New cases	23	18.5	1.24xSignificant	20.6 to 25.7	2019-2023
Bladder	New cases	22.5	18.7	1.2xSignificant	20.3 to 24.9	2019-2023
Brain & nervous system	Deaths	5.2	4.4	1.18x	4 to 6.6	2020-2024
Lung & bronchus	Deaths	35.6	30.2	1.18xSignificant	32.9 to 38.5	2020-2024
Lung & bronchus	New cases	60.4	51.8	1.17xSignificant	56.8 to 64.2	2019-2023
Leukemia	Deaths	6.5	5.7	1.14x	5.3 to 7.9	2020-2024
Thyroid	New cases	14.6	13	1.12x	12.5 to 16.9	2019-2023
Brain & nervous system	New cases	6.8	6.2	1.1x	5.5 to 8.5	2019-2023
All cancer	Deaths	153	143.2	1.07xSignificant	147.2 to 159.1	2020-2024
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma	Deaths	5.1	4.8	1.06x	4 to 6.3	2020-2024
All cancer	New cases	480	453.4	1.06xSignificant	469.1 to 491.1	2019-2023
Leukemia	New cases	15.1	14.5	1.04x	13.2 to 17.2	2019-2023
Childhood cancer (under 15)	New cases	16.8	16.4	1.02x	11.4 to 23.9	2019-2023
Pancreas	New cases	14.1	13.9	1.01x	12.4 to 16.1	2019-2023
Pancreas	Deaths	11.3	11.3	1x	9.8 to 13	2020-2024
Kidney & renal pelvis	New cases	16.6	17.9	0.93x	14.6 to 18.8	2019-2023
Melanoma of the skin	Deaths	1.7	2	0.85x	1.2 to 2.6	2020-2024
Stomach	New cases	5.4	6.6	0.82x	4.4 to 6.7	2019-2023
Liver & bile duct	Deaths	5.3	6.6	0.8x	4.3 to 6.5	2020-2024
Liver & bile duct	New cases	6.8	8.7	0.78x	5.7 to 8.2	2019-2023
Stomach	Deaths	1.8	2.7	0.67x	1.2 to 2.7	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 Lake County
Measure	County	U.S. median	Difference	Unit
Premature death	7,978.7	9,842.6	-19%	years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000
Life expectancy	77	75.3	+2%	years
Child mortality	39.2	59.8	-34%	deaths under age 18 per 100,000
Infant mortality	4.3	6.2	-31%	deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births
Injury deaths	102.2	96.9	+5%	deaths per 100,000
Drug overdose deaths	38.2	28.6	+34%	deaths per 100,000

Air toxics and air quality

EPA AirToxScreen 2020

Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 20 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.

Formaldehyde14.93 per million
Carbon Tetrachloride2.96 per million
Benzene1.38 per million
Acetaldehyde1.37 per million

EPA Air Quality Index 2025

Monitored on 363 days: 244 good, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. Median AQI 42, peak 133.

Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type

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

Air permit holder (minor source)150
Rail grade crossing95
Gas station (mapped facility)74
NPDES wastewater discharge permit72
Small hazardous waste generator67
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)55
Auto repair or body shop (mapped facility)48
TRI reporting facility45
Brownfield property31
Large hazardous waste generator26
Landfill (mapped facility)19
Major air pollution source15
Public airport4
Large greenhouse gas emitter4
Dry cleaner (mapped facility)3
Hazardous waste transporter3
Heliport3
EPA air quality monitor2
Wastewater plant (mapped facility)2
Commercial airport1
Correctional facility (prison or jail)1
Coal power plant1
Nuclear power plant1

Highest-severity records

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

Cff Of Avery Dennison (0243081207), Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Vinyl acetate. Reports carcinogens. 139,345 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4406WCFFFV575HE (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.4
Avery Dennison Corp Specialty Tape Div, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers), Vinyl acetate and 2 more. Reports carcinogens. 81,213 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077VRYSP205CH (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.3
Avery Dennison Fasson Roll Na, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Vinyl acetate, n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers) and 2 more. Reports carcinogens. 77,684 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077VRYXX250CH (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.3
Aexcel Corp, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Styrene, Methyl methacrylate, Methanol and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 63,614 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44060XCLCR7373P (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.2
Avery Dennison - Building 11, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Hexane and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 62,263 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077VRYDR670HA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.2
Mar-Bal Inc., Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene, Zinc compounds. Reports carcinogens. 60,979 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4333WCRSYS42DUG (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.2
Lubrizol Corp Painesvil Le Plant, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Xylene (mixed isomers), Ethylbenzene, Toluene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 50,471 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077LBRZL155FR (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.1
Pet Processors Llc, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Acetaldehyde, Ethylene glycol. Reports carcinogens. 46,573 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077PTPRC750BA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 8.1
The Lubrizol Corporation, Painesville Township
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $4,400.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000385896 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 8.1
Henkel Us Operations Corporation (0243081155), Mentor
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $3,200.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000385690 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 7.9
Bvpv Styrenics Llc, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene, Benzoyl peroxide. Reports carcinogens. 25,967 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077RCPLS786HA (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.9
Avery Dennison Std-Bldg 19, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, n-Hexane, Xylene (mixed isomers), Vinyl acetate. Reports carcinogens. 24,780 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44060VRYDN77SPI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.9
Mar-Bal Pultrusion Inc., Willoughby
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 23,794 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4409WMRBLP3831B (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.9
Avery Dennison Building 7, Painesville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Xylene (mixed isomers), Methanol, n-Hexane and 2 more. Reports carcinogens. 23,395 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077VRY2X250CH (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.9
Henkel Us Operations Corp, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Xylene (mixed isomers), Ethylbenzene, Diisocyanates, n-Hexane and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 19,890 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44060HSLNT7405P (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.8
Aco Inc, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 13,826 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4406WCPLYM947PI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.7
Kalcor Coatings Co, Willoughby
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Toluene, Xylene (mixed isomers), Methyl isobutyl ketone, Certain glycol ethers and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 12,544 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44094KLCRC37721 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.6
De Nora Tech, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Butyl alcohol, Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size). 490,356 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4406WDNRTC63TIN (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.4
Pcc Mentor Llc, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nickel, 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol, Cobalt, Chromium. Reports carcinogens. 5,304 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44060PCCRF8607T (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.4
Equistar Chemicals Lp, Fairport Harbor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Zinc compounds. 219,301 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44077QNTMC303HI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7.1
Thermal Treatment Center Inc, Wickliffe
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000386145 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
Severity 7
Pcc Airfoils Llc/Smp, Wickliffe
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol, Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium. Reports carcinogens. 1,633 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44092SHRWD29501 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 7
Steris Distribution Center, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Peracetic acid, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese. Reports carcinogens. 643 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4406WSTRSC61HEI (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 6.7
Carmeuse Lime Inc Grand River Operations, Grand River
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size), Zinc (fume or dust), Mercury compounds, Lead And Lead Compounds and 1 more. 52,671 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44045LTVST15WIL (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 6.6
The Lincoln Electric Co, Mentor
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Manganese, Copper compounds, Aluminum (fume or dust), Nickel and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 573 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44060LNCLN6500H (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Severity 6.6

Correctional facilities

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

Lake Metroparks Dba Penitentiary Glen, Kirtland
EPA FRS registry ID
110017747045
Wastewater permit
Yes, 1 quarters in noncompliance
EPA detailed facility report

Discovery / public records

Records to request for Lake County

Ohio 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 Lake County, and their findings.
Ohio vital statistics office
Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.
Ohio health department, environmental epidemiology
Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.
Ohio 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.
Ohio 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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