3. St. Louis, MO
Major Causes of Pollution: 5 (River Dumping, Radioactive Landfill, Chemical Plants, Inland Port, Lack of Funding for Cleanliness)
The Missouri River downstream from St. Louis is polluted with different types of trash, chemicals and toxins. St. Louis is considered as one of the cities that are struggling with its economy, and the low economy is also impacting the government’s chances to do something about pollution. The area is also home to a radioactive landfill, chemical plants and an inland port all of which are contributing to the state of the environment.
