U.S. Top Contaminated Cities

Yes, it's a touchy subject. I mean no one wants to be told that they live in one of the most toxic cities in the United States and probably the world, but it's important to know and get out there. Maybe after knowing we can then do something about it and make the change.

In an article written by BusinessWeek Magazine, they listed the top seven most harmful cities in the U.S. The following data was used to determine their toxicity ranks.

1. Baltimore, MD

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.)

2. Milwaukee, WI

Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 32 people 47,531 total (11th)
Leaking storage tanks: 3,872 (7th)
Corrective action reports: 41 (7th)

3. Portland, OR

Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 34 people 62,466 total (7th)
Leaking storage tanks: 20,655 (1st)
Corrective action reports: 10 (17th)

4. Los Angeles, CA

Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 48 people 271,360 total (1st)
Leaking storage tanks: 9,920 (2nd)
Corrective action reports: 159 (2nd)

5. Minneapolis, MN

Contaminated sites: Approx. 1 for every 48 people 65,969 total (5th)
Leaking storage tanks: 4,444 (6th)
Corrective action reports: 52 (5th)

Source: BusinessWeek