WTS – What’s That Smell

Whats That Smell?

Whats 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.

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 research.

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 and Speed See where the wind is blowing in real time. This helps you understand whether a nearby source might be responsible for what youre smelling.

Current Location or Manual Search Use your GPS location or manually enter any address or city to use it as the epicenter for your search.

Category Filters Toggle between facility types including:

• Rendering and Meat Processing
• Waste and Landfill
• Paper Mills
• Refineries and Asphalt
• Wastewater
• Farms and 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 youre experiencing with a single tap. Reports are stored locally on your device so you can track what youve noticed without sharing personal data.

User Emissions and 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
• Locals noticing a strange smell
• Environmental hobbyists
• Anyone wanting quick context about what is nearby

Whats That Smell gives you a clear view of your surroundings 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 e