Poison Poles

Contents:

Preface 

Findings 

Introduction 

The Toxic Trail 
The Toxic Impact of a Wood Utility Pole From Cradle to Grave 

The Chemical Actors 

Regulatory History 
Inadequate Chemical Restrictions and Failure to Consider Alternative Material Poles 

Alternatives To Wood Poles 

Appendix A 
Chemicals At-A-Glance 

Appendix B Endnotes 
 Press release & fact sheet

State-By-State Info:

Wood Preserving Facilities & Contaminated Sites by State  

Estimate of Pole Miles & Distribution Poles by State  

Top 100 U.S. Utilities Ranked by Distribution Pole Miles  

Alphabetical Listing of Top 100 U.S. Utilities