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Superfund and Brownfield Sites
in St. Lawrence County

Is there toxic waste in your backyard? A recent study by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) shows one in four New Yorkers live within a mile of a toxic waste site.

The North Country alone has more than 50 Superfund sites. And the state fund used to clean them up is now bankrupt. Jody Tosti presents a visual tour of some of the region’s most polluted land and water.

Watch the Slideshow (Real 9:08)

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Jun 07, 2002 — A new report from the New York Public Interest Research Group shows nearly 1 in 4 state residents live within a mile of a Superfund or toxic waste site. With the state's Superfund program still $50-million in debt, environmental groups continue to lobby hard for action. Jody Tosti spoke with Mike Livermore of NYPIRG.  Go to full article

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