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The Most Toxic Cities in the U.S.
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Which Metro Area Has the Most Contamination?
Relying on the data collection from Environmental Data Resources, BusinessWeek has compiled a list of the most toxic cities
EDR defines site contamination as the presence of man-made chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. Contaminated site totals identify leaking storage tanks and corrective action reports. Also see: Is Your Town Toxic?
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No. 1: Baltimore
Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 30 people 88,284 total (4th highest in U.S.)
Leaking storage tanks: 0
Corrective action reports: 23 (13th highest in U.S.)
Is Your Town Toxic?
Next: No. 2 -- Milwaukee -
No. 2: Milwaukee
Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 32 people 47,531 total (11th)
Leaking storage tanks: 3,872 (7th)
Corrective action reports: 41 (7th)
Is Your Town Toxic?
Next: No. 3 -- Portland, Ore. -
No. 3: Portland, Ore.
Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 34 people 62,466 total (7th)
Leaking storage tanks: 20,655 (1st)
Corrective action reports: 10 (17th)
Is Your Town Toxic?
Next: No. 4 -- Los Angeles -
No. 4: Los Angeles
Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 48 people 271,360 total (1st)
Leaking storage tanks: 9,920 (2nd)
Corrective action reports: 159 (2nd)
Is Your Town Toxic?
Next: No. 5 -- Minneapolis -
No. 5: Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 48 people 65,969 total (5th)
Leaking storage tanks: 4,444 (6th)
Corrective action reports: 52 (5th)
Next Toxic City: Indianapolis
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