The Texas Observer Releases Guide to Houston Superfund Sites

Harris County's 11 Superfund sites are a record of sort. A Superfund site is a toxic waste dump so malignant that the Environmental Protection Agency has made its cleanup a national priority. The most any other county in Texas can boast is three sites. Here is the not so fun guide to Houston's Superfund sites. Miss them if you can.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 28, 2007 -- The Texas Observer has released the "Superfun Superfund" guide for Houston residents who would like to visit -- or stay away from -- these environmentally polluted areas.

Houston is known for so many things. But one of its distinguishing characteristics has passed almost unnoticed Harris County's 11 Superfund sites. A Superfund site is a toxic waste dump so malignant that the Environmental Protection Agency has made its cleanup a national priority. The most any other county in Texas can boast is three sites.

The sites have remained little known except to Houston's poorest residents, who, thanks to the city's lack of zoning, often live nearby. Some residents don't even have this consolation, living unaware of the Superfund site adjacent to their neighborhood because warning signs are few and the city fails to widely publicize site locations.

In the interest of letting all Texans in on Houston's dirty little secret, the Observer has created this handy guide to the Superfund sites of Harris County. Since there are so many, those who might want to follow in our footsteps should dedicate a weekend, but be advised, this tour can be hazardous to your health.

The guide, along with handy map, can be viewed at:

http://www.texasobserver.org/article.php?aid=2608

More sharp reporting from the strangest state in the union at:

www.texasobserver.org

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