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The Number of Major Polluters by State

By dmcnerney on May 30, 2008
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This data shows the distribution of major polluters (i.e. factories) within each state, ranking the top 17 polluters from the most egregious to the least.

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EPA Census Data

Summary

Rows 17

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State with Major Polluters	Major Polluters that Violate VOC Rules	Major Polluters

Indiana	4	59
Louisiana	2	43
Virginia	2	21
Kentucky	1	6
Maryland	1	87
Missouri	1	6
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I think Texas and Illinois need some heavier fines for their violations, since their factories are having some issues meeting the pollution regulations. Does anyone know if the regulations vary from state to state or if they're federal?

posted 6 months ago

CoMacon

CoMacon says

Wow! I would of thought that New Jersy and New York would have been up there with Texas.

posted 6 months ago

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