MAJOR TOXIC POLLUTANTS RELEASED
IN DELAWARE COUNTY
Rank Chemical Pounds
1 Sulfuric Acid 407,307
2 Nitrate Compounds 280,490
3 Propylene 144,998
4 Hydrochloric Acid 126,944
5 Ethylene 72,742
6 Toluene 58,590
7 Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether 37,848
8 Methanol 37,465
9 Ammonia 34,509
10 Xylene 18,538
*2002 data from www.scorecard.org
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