US Airports Polluting the Air With Dangerous Toxins

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20. Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
> Lead emissions: 964 pounds
> Location: Miami, FL
> Est. population within one mile: 8,279
> Pct. of local population under five years old: 5.6%

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19. Palo Alto Airport
> Lead emissions: 966 pounds
> Location: Palo Alto, CA
> Est. population within one mile: 5,692
> Pct. of local population under five years old: 5.5%

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18. Republic Airport
> Lead emissions: 1,004 pounds
> Location: Farmingdale, NY
> Est. population within one mile: 3,414
> Pct. of local population under five years old: 7.4%

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17. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
> Lead emissions: 1,034 pounds
> Location: Phoenix, AZ
> Est. population within one mile: 514
> Pct. of local population under five years old: 11.6%

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16. John Wayne Airport Airport
> Lead emissions: 1,037 pounds
> Location: Santa Ana, CA
> Est. population within one mile: 7,840
> Pct. of local population under five years old: 2.7%