1 Updated 10.1.12 MM Guide for using the Envirofacts Website 1. Go to http://www.epa.gov/enviro/. Enter your city, zip code, or location of choice in the box. Next, press “enter” OR click on the “magnifying glass” to search. 2. Review the tabs: info, air, toxins, waste, radiation, and water. Please note: You may have to click on the box that states “List and Map facilities reporting in this view” to get to this screen. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/ 2 Updated 10.1.12 MM 3. Each tab will tell you the number of facilities that produce and release pollutants. 4. Each column is associated with one of the tabs: air, toxins, waste, radiation, and water. You can click on the “i” for more information regarding that column. Air Toxins Water Waste Radiation 3 Updated 10.1.12 MM 5. Each facility with a “View Report” in a specific column indicates it is a polluter in that category. For example, Alpha Technology Corporation has a “View Report” in the APS (air) column, indicating the facility produces and releases air toxins. To view the report, click on “View Report.” 6. If you look at the facilities with a report under the TRI (toxins), you can click on that report to see what toxins the facility is releasing. 4 Updated 10.1.12 MM 7. Next, click on the facility ID to see their report. 8. Now scroll down the page until you can view the chemicals/toxins released. There are many elements to explore on this website. This guide is meant to help you get started! Happy exploring! ...