What's that Smell?

Introductions What's that Smell?

What’s That Smell? helps you quickly understand what industrial, agricultural, and environmental sources are around you. Search any city, explore nearby facilities, check wind direction, and log the smells you notice—all in one intuitive app.

Whether you’re exploring new neighborhoods, traveling through unfamiliar areas, house-hunting, or simply curious about your surroundings, What’s That Smell? makes it easy to discover what’s in the air and where it may be coming from.

With a fast interface, clean map layout, and powerful data behind the scenes, the app provides a clear view of environmental conditions around you. It’s built for everyday users, homeowners, travelers, and anyone who wants a better understanding of the world around them.

⭐ Key Features

🔍 Search Any City or Location
• Instantly search any place in the United States to see nearby smell-related sources, including industrial sites, farms, wastewater facilities, landfills, and more. Perfect for trip planning, home buying, or environmental curiosity.

🗺️ Interactive Environmental Map
• Zoom in or out to explore local facilities, filter by category, and discover what types of operations exist around a chosen location.
• 🌬️ Live Wind Direction & Speed
• See where the wind is blowing in real time. This helps you understand whether a nearby source might be responsible for what you’re smelling.
• 📍 Current Location or Manual Search
• Use your real-time GPS location or manually enter any address or city to use it as the epicenter for your search.
• 🧭 Category Filters

Toggle between facility types like:
• Rendering & Meat Processing
• Waste & Landfill
• Paper Mills
• Refineries & Asphalt
• Wastewater
• Farms & CAFOs
• Breweries and Distilleries
• Other Industrial Sources
Choose one category or combine multiple for a clearer understanding of your surroundings.

📘 Facility Details

• Tap any map marker to see:
• Facility name
• Type and category
• Address
• Environmental program indicators
• Local data that helps you understand potential smell sources

📒 Report Your Own Smells
Log what you’re experiencing with a single tap. Reports are stored locally on your device so you can track what you’ve noticed without sharing personal data.

📦 User Emissions & Notes
Record emissions you observe (like crop dusters or smoke) and keep notes for your own reference.
⚡ Fast, Simple, and Private
The app does not collect personal data, require an account, or track you across apps. Everything stays on your device.

⭐ Who Is This App For?

• Homebuyers researching new neighborhoods
• Travelers exploring unfamiliar areas
• Curious locals noticing a strange smell
• Environmental hobbyists
• Anyone wanting quick context about what’s nearby
• What’s That Smell? gives you the clarity to understand what’s around you—anytime, anywhere.

📱 Why People Love It
• No account required
• No ads
• No subscriptions
• No personal data collection
• Fast, clean, and easy to use
• Built around real, publicly available environmental data
• Simple, fast, and informative — built for everyday users, homeowners, and curious locals.