These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked
#17: Michigan
Michigan, the leading state in U.S. car production, faces significant environmental challenges with 152 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. Water pollution scandals, including contaminated waterways from septic tank leaks, have also plagued the state.
In Michigan, 30% of homes rely on septic systems, higher than the national average. The Flint water crisis, a stark reminder of the state’s struggles with pollution, took nearly five years and almost $400 million to resolve.
