Surprise! Filthy Michigan City Ranks Top 10 In The U.S.

Michigan looks like a clean state from afar. Some cities in Michigan are dirtier than others. What city in Michigan ranks in the Top 10 dirtiest cities in the United States?

This city has seen some amazing growth and the downtown district looks awesome. This city also has a lot to do for foodies, sports fans and live entertainment. I try to visit as often as I can.

When it comes to determining the dirtiest city in the United States, the following criteria was used by the Zebra to come up with the results. They surveyed the 50 most populated cities in America. They are definitely considering the environment.

How'd they figure out what city is the dirtiest?

Number of high ozone days: This data from the American Lung Association calculates the weighted average of high ozone days by calendar quarter and compares it to the 24-hour standard.

Water quality: LawnStarter's water quality ranking assessed 200 U.S. cities and took into account several factors, including water quality violations, basic plumbing and consumer satisfaction.

Carbon dioxide emissions by state: Compiled by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this shows each state's carbon dioxide emissions by million metric tons.

EV registrations by state: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory tracks the number of electric vehicle registrations in each state, which shows a commitment to cleaner energy in the future.

 

What city in Michigan is extra dirty and ranks Top 10 dirtiest in the U.S.?

Let's go over the 10 dirtiest cities in the U.S. and see what other cities, this city in Michigan, was up against. The number associated with the city is the ranking overall in the U.S.

#1: New Orleans, Louisiana

• Number of high ozone days: Not available
• Water quality: 183th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 194.9 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 3,180

#2: Los Angeles, California

• Number of high ozone days: 114.2
• Water quality: 193rd place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 358.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 563,070

#3: Indianapolis, Indiana

• Number of high ozone days: Not available
• Water quality: 163rd place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 176.1 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 10,360

#4: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Number of high ozone days: Not available
• Water quality: 178th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 218.7 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 26,770

#5: Riverside, California

• Number of high ozone days: 133.3
• Water quality: 167th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 358.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 563,070

#6: Houston, Texas (tied)

• Number of high ozone days: Not available
• Water quality: 171st place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 683.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 80,900

#7: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (tied)

• Number of high ozone days: 6.8
• Water quality: 146th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 218.7 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 26,770

#7: Dallas, Texas (tied)

• Number of high ozone days: 8.5
• Water quality: 136th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 683.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 80,900

#7: San Diego, California (tied)

• Number of high ozone days: 29.3
• Water quality: 166th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 358.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 563,070

#10: Detroit, Michigan

• Number of high ozone days: Not available
• Water quality: 175th place
• Carbon dioxide emissions by state: 159.2 million metric tons
• EV registrations by state: 21,200