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What chemicals are in your backyard? Here’s an easy way to tell

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HOUSTON – The United States Environmental Protection Agency has an interactive map that reveals the environmental and demographic indicators of particular areas.

Residents can put in an address, select a radius and find Superfund sites, toxic releases, water discharges, air pollution and other environmental issues in a designated area.

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Award-winning broadcast journalist covering local, regional, national and international stories. Recognized in the industry for subject matter expertise including: Legal/Court Research, the Space Industry, Education, Environmental Issues, Underserved Populations and Data Visualization.

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