Community pollution

The way we make and dispose of products pollutes communities leaving citizens at risk from the air, water and soil. The most contaminated areas are called “Superfund” sites. Currently, 1,305 are scheduled for cleanup on the National Priorities List (NPL). About 11 million people in the U.S., including 3-4 million children, live within 1 mile of a federal Superfund site and confront potential public health risks.

Scorecard - Scorecard is the web's most popular resource for information about pollution problems and toxic chemicals. Find out about the pollution problems in your community and learn who is responsible. See which geographic areas and companies have the worst pollution records. Identify which racial/ethnic and income groups bear more than their share of environmental burdens. Then take action as an informed citizen - you can fax a polluting company, contact your elected representatives, or get involved in your community.

Right-to-Know Net - The Right-to-Know Network provides free access to numerous databases and resources on the environment. With the information available on RTK NET, you can identify specific factories and their environmental effects; find permits issued under environmental statutes; and identify civil cases filed.

Environmental Health Safety Freeware - Following is a list of freeware that provides information and tools to help you learn more about pollution in your community and what you can do about it.

Superfund - The EPA administers the Superfund program in cooperation with individual states and tribal governments.