United States Environmental Protection Agency
Toxics Release Inventory Program
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Community-Scale Mapping
Report
South Philadelphia Community Engagement Pilot
Project
August 2014

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Table of Contents
PREFACE	3
TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PILOT PROJECT	4
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Community Engagement Initiative	4
TRI South Philadelphia Pilot Project	5
TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project	6
Intended Audience	7
Disclaimer	7
MAP INTRODUCTION	8
Purpose	8
Scope	10
Data Sources	11
Data Quality and Limitations	13
Map Development/Methodology	14
METADATA	20
EPA Data	20
The City of Philadelphia Data	27
Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA) Data	30
Esri Data	31
SUITE OF TRI ANALYSIS TOOLS	32
EPA GEOSPATIAL PROGRAM & TOOLS	33
MAP CONTENTS	34
Map Layers from EPA	34
Map Layers from the City of Philadelphia	34
Map Layers from the Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access	35
Map Layer from Esri	35
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PREFACE
This document provides users and/or readers background information on the Toxics Release
Inventory (TRI) Community Engagement Pilot Project: South Philadelphia Mapping Project. This
document is intended for a technically inclined audience. Information provided focuses on data
sources and methods used to create the TRI Mapping Project.
Users and/or readers will find information on: the TRI community engagement initiative; the
purpose and scope of the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project; data used to create the TRI
Mapping Project; a 'how-to' section that outlines the project methodology, and EPA resources
available for public use.
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TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT PILOT PROJECT
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Community Engagement Initiative
In spring 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Toxics
Release Inventory (TRI) Community Engagement Pilot Projects Initiative to raise awareness of
TRI at the community level and to increase access, understanding and use of TRI data. Four pilot
projects were launched to test
approaches for engaging with
communities about the benefits of
using TRI data to address local
environmental concerns. These pilot
projects occurred in Tonawanda, New
York; South Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; North Birmingham,
Alabama; and Jurupa Valley, California.
Through this effort, EPA:
•	Introduced community
grassroots groups to TRI;
•	Obtained their input about
how best to convey
information about TRI to
communities;
•	Collected feedback on draft
training and outreach
materials; and
•	Incorporated community
comments into TRI community-
oriented products.
Community members' feedback
helped to shape various TRI outreach
materials such as It's Your Right to
Know about the Toxic Chemicals in
Making a Visible Difference in
Communities across the Country
EPA must work each and every day - hand-in-hand
with other federal agencies, states, tribes and local
communities - to improve the health of American
families and protect the environment one
community at a time, all across the country. We
must expand the work we do to enhance the
livability and economic vitality of neighborhoods in
and around brownfields sites; strengthen our
relationship with America's agricultural community;
support green infrastructure to manage urban
waters; reduce air pollution along roadways,
railways and at ports; and take into consideration
the impacts of our decisions on environmental
justice communities through increased analysis,
better science, and enhanced community
engagement to ensure the protection of basic
fundamental rights.
For more information about this and other EPA
Themes for Meeting the Challenge ahead, visit:
http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/epas-themes-
meeting-challenge-ahead#communities
Your Community: Introduction to the Toxics Release Inventory, and a customized, two-page
Snapshots highlighting environmental information specific to each pilot project community.
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Each TRI Pilot Project is designed to be
replicated by other communities conducting
related analyses. This effort supports EPA's
theme of Making a Visible Difference in
Communities across the Country (see insert
above, on page 4). Information about all of
the TRI Community Engagement Pilot Projects
can be found on the TRI Communities
Webpage.
TRI South Philadelphia Pilot
Project
EPA selected South Philadelphia as one of the
pilot communities to build upon an ongoing
air monitoring effort managed by the City of
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health
Air Management Services (AMS). EPA worked
closely with AMS, the University of
Pennsylvania, and a number of South
Philadelphia-based community groups to
engage with the South Philadelphia
community and empower them to explore
opportunities for addressing their high-
priority environmental issues.
Through the pilot project, EPA:
• Conducted a TRI workshop to
introduce the TRI Program. TRI Web-
based tools, and related
environmental information;
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Program
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program
tracks the management of certain toxic
chemicals that may pose a threat to human
health and the environment. United States
facilities in specified industry sectors must
report how much of each chemical is released to
the environment and/or managed through
recycling, energy recovery and treatment. (A
"release" of a chemical means that it is emitted
to the air or water, or placed in some type of
land disposal.) The toxics chemical release
information submitted by facilities is compiled
annually in the Toxics Release Inventory. TRI
helps support informed decision-making by
industry, government, and non-governmental
organizations and the public.
Information presented in the TRI South
Philadelphia Mapping Project is part of a larger
effort to increase access to, and understanding
and use of TRI data for community grassroots
leaders, teachers, and others, in order to help
empower them to work with local industry,
government, and elected officials to address
local environmental issues.
To learn more about TRI, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/tri
Held additional face-to-face meetings to work with the community;
Created a customized two-page TRI Community Snapshot highlighting environmental
information specific to South Philadelphia; and
Initiated a TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project.
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TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project
The TRi South Philadelphia Mapping Project was
launched to raise awareness of the Toxics Release
Inventory at the community level and to increase
access, understanding and use of TRI data. The map
exercise shows how TRI data can be visualized in a
geospatial design and highlights the benefit of pairing
TRI data with additional environmental information.
The TRI Mapping Project demonstrates innovative
ways that TRI data can be used to inform
communities. EPA intends the map to be a model for
demonstrating how TRI data can be combined with
other relevant EPA, state and local data for
communities, non-government organizations,
researchers, academics, and students. This report
provides useful information that can be duplicated by
individuals with high-level computer and/or software
skills who may feel comfortable exploring the use of
geospatial information systems1 to create customized
maps.
Information provided within this report focuses on
data sources and methods used to create the TRI
South Philadelphia Mapping Project.
Although the project focuses on South Philadelphia,
users will find the map provides relevant data for the
entire city of Philadelphia.
Community Engagement
Workshops
Pictures of Workshops
1A geospatial information system or GIS is a computer system that allows users to map, model, query, and analyze
large quantities of data within a single database according to their location. GIS gives you the power to: create
maps, integrate information, visualize scenarios, and develop effective solutions.
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Intend	enee
The TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project was produced to share with community members,
community grass roots groups, state and local environmental groups, local academics and the
City of Philadelphia Air Management Services Division who participated in the South
Philadelphia TRI Community Engagement Workshop as well as with other key communities
interested in using environmental data and other data of interest that can be depicted in maps.
Detailed information included within this document is suited for technically inclined users
and/or readers such as researchers, academics and students. Sections pertain to data sources,
data management and the project methodology are intended for individuals with high-level
computer and/or software skills who may feel comfortable exploring the use of geospatial
information systems to create maps.
Disclaimer
To produce the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project, data were taken from EPA databases
and other publicly available data sources. EPA provides no guarantee that information used in
each map layer is current, authoritative, or complete. Information in the map is provided 'as is'
and users assume the entire responsibility (e.g., data quality, timeliness, and performance of
data used) for further researching these data. The map is a pilot product and is not to be used
as an authoritative source for legal purposes.
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MAP INTRODUCTION
Purpose
EPA intends for the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project to be a model for demonstrating
howTRI data can be combined with other relevant EPA, state and local data for public use and
awareness. The map demonstrates how community members can take publicly available data
to create a geospatial image that is useful for community needs.
The interactive map gives users the ability to see locations of EPA-regulated facilities and
community points of interest where youth and aging adults may frequently congregate in South
Philadelphia. Users will also find data provided within the map are relevant to all of
Philadelphia.
For the purpose of the pilot project, the map focused on four zip codes in South Philadelphia:
19145, 19146, 19147, and 19148. Points identified on the map include:
•	TRI and other EPA-regulated
facilities, and
•	Locations where youth and aging
adults may frequently
congregate.
EPA-regulated facility points provide
locational data such as facility names
and addresses. These data can be
accessed by any member of the public
using EPA's publicly available data
sources. As an additional resource, the
map also provides links to associated
environmental reports found within
Envirofacts2. an EPA information
warehouse and Web application that
provides a one-stop, single point of
Envirofacts Webpage
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Envirofacts
Topic Searches
www.epa.gov/enviro
2 Envirofacts allows users to search multiple EPA environmental databases for facility information, including toxic
chemical releases, water discharge permit compliance, hazardous waste handling processes, Superfund status, and
air compliance and permit data.
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access to select EPA environmental data about activities that may affect air, water, and land
anywhere in the United States.
Locations where youth and aging adults may frequently congregate were identified through
community input. Data used for these points were taken from publically available data sources
that any member of the public can access. Information on these data sources can be found in
the Data Sources and Metadata sections of this report.
EPA took extensive steps to identify reliable data to create a useful, transferable project for
community use. Users and/or readers will find information on: the purpose and scope of the
TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project; data used to create the TRI Mapping Project; a 'how-
to' section that outlines the project methodology, and additional EPA resources available for
public use within this document.
The TRI South Philadelphia Map, found at www.epa.gov/tri/communities. provides users map
layers (see below) to visualize EPA-regulated facilities and South Philadelphia locations where
youth and aging adults may frequently congregate.
Map layers provided within the TRI South Philadelphia Map include:
•	EPA-regulated facilities:
•	2012 Toxics Release Inventory Facilities
•	Toxics Release Inventory Facilities (Historical)
•	Air Permitted Facilities
•	Water Discharge Permitted Facilities
•	Identified Brownfield Activities
•	Hazardous Waste Management Sites
•	Superfund Sites
•	Locations where youth and aging adults may frequently congregate:
•	Older Adult Centers
•	Nursing Homes
•	Schools
•	Playgrounds
•	Parks
•	Hospitals
•	Health Centers
•	PAL (Police Athletic League) Centers for Youth
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•	Recreation Centers
•	Additional map layer:
•	USA Zip Codes
Scope
The TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project demonstrates how TRI data can be used to
disseminate information in a visual, geographic design. In order to create a successful product,
the mapping project adhered to the following guidelines:
•	The public has access to the same data used to create the map and comparable
software;
•	The map can be printed out to address digital divide3 issues;
•	The map can be duplicated;
•	Data comes from respected data sources; and
•	The map improves the understanding of EPA data.
Features of the map were limited to only cover information on EPA-regulated facilities and
locations where youth and aging adults may frequently congregate. These data were taken
from a variety of readily available data sources, and users should be aware of potential
limitations in the presented data. Metadata4 information is contained in the Metadata section
of this document.
3	Digital Divide Definition: Inequalities between groups of people with the use of computers, the internet, and other
information technology systems and those who do not have access.
4	Metadata is data that describes and defines other data.
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Data Sources
Data used for the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project were derived from four sources: 1)
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); 2) the City of Philadelphia; 3) the
Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)5; and 4) Esri6.
To provide locational information (e.g., facility name, address) for EPA-regulated facilities, EPA
used the Facility Registry System (FRS).
a centrally-managed database that
identifies facilities, sites, or places
subject to environmental regulations or
of environmental interest. FRS
ocational information comes from EPA
federal program systems, regional
offices, states, and sophisticated
geocoding7 routines. FRS creates high-
quality facility identification records
through rigorous verification and
management procedures that
incorporate information from national
program systems, state master facility
records, and data management
personnel.
To gather geographic locations where youth and aging adults may frequently congregate, EPA
used information from the City of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access. Users
will find data provided within the map is relevant to all of Philadelphia.
The City of Philadelphia's mapping application (i.e., Phila.gov/Map) allows users to view various
maps created with data provided from city departments as well as upload maps and embed
Web services into geospatia! information systems8.
5	The Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA) is the official public access geospatial information clearinghouse
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
6	Esri is a licensed geospatial information software (GIS) and service provider for EPA. Esri services are also
available for public use,
7	Geocoding provides a latitude/longitude coordinate pair based on a provided street address.
8	See footnote #1
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City of Philadelphia map services9 were used to create the following map layers in the TRI
Mapping Project:
•	Parks
•	Recreation Centers
•	PAL (Police Athletic League) Youth Centers
•	Hospitals
•	Health Centers
•	Older Adult Centers
The Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA) is the official public access geospatial information
clearinghouse for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Developed through a cooperative
project with the Pennsylvania State University and the Governor's Office of Administration,
PASDA allows users to view, download, and create maps through an online mapping interface.
PASDA provides visualization and data download capabilities for a wide range of topics such as
health, recreation, wildlife, and transportation. PASDA services were downloaded to create the
following map layers in the TRI Mapping Project:
•	Nursing Homes
•	Schools
•	Playgrounds
Esri10 standard public layers were used to generate zip code boundaries. Esri develops
geographic information systems and public maps to enable users to design and manage
geospatial data. Since the project focused on four particular zip codes, adding a zip code
boundary map layer allows users to populate zip code boundaries with map points.
9	A map service layer is a web-based map that displays map content from a server that can be uploaded as a map
layer into geospatial information systems.
10	See footnote #6
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Data Quality and limitations
EPA took extensive steps to identify reliable data to create a useful, transferable project for
community members. Trustworthy data sources were used to produce the TRI South
Philadelphia Mapping Project; however, EPA was not responsible for managing the entire data
life cycle of each dataset nor can EPA account for potential data gaps and limitations of data
used.
A 'how-to' outline in the Map Development/Methodology section documents how the mapping
project was conducted to provide a model for how users could replicate a mapping project
based on their own interests. A major component of the 'how-to' outline is the Data quality
and limitations section that provides data principles to use when searching for reliable data to
create maps.
The Metadata section of this report provides detailed descriptions of each map layer. EPA
assessed map layers during the initial entry of data and throughout the development of the
project. Descriptions give background and publication information from original authors as well
as key features used for the project. Data may potentially offer limited, incomplete information;
however, metadata helps users understand the link between data and the purpose and scope
of the project. Known limitations of these data are noted in each section. Users can further
explore data by clicking on metadata links provided in the Contents section.
Map functions were identified to meet the expressed needs of the community, but users should
be aware of these limitations:
•	Facility symbols overlap each other when more than one map layer is populated,
resulting in one symbol being displayed as the primary symbol on top of another
symbol. To avoid this, only populate one facility map layer at a time.
•	Features of the map include a Facility URL that links users to an Envirofacts report that
provides additional environmental information. Only links to reports associated with
the map layer populated will be displayed. Users can perform a multi-system search in
Envirofacts to find additional environmental information associated with a facility point.
•	Points on the map that represent facility locations may be slightly displaced (e.g., a
facility point may indicate a facility is located on water rather than on land). Map users
can report any suspected errors by clicking on the report an error button found within
Envirofacts through the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box. Users can
also provide additional feedback via the contact us link.
•	Facility location points were developed by using information collected over a period of
time. The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed facilities
or outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data
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queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore
information provided by Envirofacts.
•	The 2012 TRI Facilities Layer only displays facilities that reported to the TRI Program for
calendar year 2012. One TRI facility in South Philadelphia was identified as a late
reporter; that information is currently being updated in the system.
•	Base maps have certain neighborhoods or districts labeled; this information is part of
Esri base maps and may be out of date or incorrect.
•	Locational data for map layers are displayed as points rather than polygons
(boundaries). Points do not capture fixed areas associated with these data and may not
provide complete spatial distribution and estimations of the parameters associated with
the points of interest portrayed in the map. To find boundary data, users need to
conduct further research.
Map Development/Methodology
This section serves as a 'how-to' outline for users interested in creating a similar mapping
project. EPA created the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project by following these steps:
I.	Define project purpose, scope, timeline, and resources
To ensure efforts are successful, develop project plans to clearly set expectations regarding
the project scope, timeline and resources. Clearly define the question the map is intended
to answer. Revisit the project purpose and scope throughout the creation of a map.
II.	Identify geographic information system (GIS)11 software
To create interactive maps and applications for distribution, appropriate GIS software
should be used. Take time to assess and determine appropriate applications and tools that
better serve the scope and purpose of your project.
For the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project, Arc GIS Online (licensed through Esri) was
used through EPA's GeoPlatform (see insert below, on page 14). The GeoPlatform provides
EPA a framework for geospatial tools, data and services. EPA's GeoPlatform is not accessible
to the public; however, all data is made available through EPA services such as the
Environmental Dataset Gateway12.
11	See footnote #1
12	See page 32 to learn about the Environmental Dataset Gateway and additional EPA geospatial tools.
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Esri provides a free Arc GIS public account for users to create, store, and manage maps,
application and data. Access to Esri data and other authoritative data sources are made
available through creating a public account. The built-in map viewer, made accessible
through the public account, can be used to make maps and upload data. Geospatial
information systems are available from other sources as well, including sources available for
public use in the public domain. To find free GIS software, conduct internet searches with
terms such as: "free GIS software" and "free GIS mapping online."
In 1994, Executive Order 12898 (EO 12898) mandated that each federal agency make achieving
environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing disproportionately high and
adverse human health or environmental effects of its program, policies and activities on minority, low-
income, tribal, and indigenous populations.
In response to EO 12898, EPA developed a suite of tools, data, and services known as EPA's
GeoPlatform to coordinate mapping activities, applications, and data across EPA. EPA's GeoPlatform
provides access to a wide range of EPA and stakeholder data pertaining to environmental issues, public
health, demographic data, and administrative information.
EPA's GeoPlatform is becoming a useful tool for sharing geospatial information with communities and
other stakeholders.
III.	Introduction to software and GIS concepts
Build in project time to explore and discover software and tool capabilities. To become
familiar with software and GIS concepts, take advantage of free tutorials and training
materials often offered by software providers. Publications also offer a great resources to
understanding GIS methods, concepts and tools. If available, sign up for classes and search
for a mentor or technical expert that can assist you in answering questions or provide an
introduction to software and GIS concepts.
Think about building strategic partnerships with local universities and organizations. In
some cases, GIS tutorials and training are offered for free through academic institutions.
IV.	Collection of data
Geospatial information systems provide a framework to collect, organize and analyze spatial
data. Individual datasets or map layers are used to create geographic features in a map.
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Data used for mapping should be authoritative, relevant, timely, and accessible. To collect
data, narrow your search to relevant, pertinent data. Below is a list of resources to explore:
•	Use existing GIS databases through GIS software [Note: Pay attention to authors]
•	Find government databases for local, state and federal information
•	Explore non-government databases
•	Utilize academic research and databases
•	Explore international databases
•	Use your own data
V. Data quality and limitations
Data quality is dependent on the initial entry of data and the development of those data
throughout the process of a project in order for decision makers to have confidence in that
data. When collecting or creating data for a mapping project, it is important to be mindful
of the following data principles:
•	Authoritativeness: Data should come from a reliable, trustworthy, dependable
resource.
•	Validity: There should be a clear match between the data and the intended use of
that data.
•	Accuracy: Data should be truthful and complete. Be mindful of limitations and
substantial missing data.
•	Timeliness: Use the most recent data provided or match the time period that best
matches the intended scope of the project.
•	Usefulness: Data should be presented in a clear, complete manner.
•	Accessibility: Access to the data should be easy and user-friendly. Ensure that data
can be integrated with other information.
External sources create map layers for a particular purpose, and users should take time to
read the provided metadata. This is an essential part of creating a reliable map; metadata
provides users information on the purpose, content, and citation.
Users should compare and contrast data to other similar datasets to determine the best
source available for a project. Compare data to judge the quality of data. Reliable datasets
typically provide a true measurement of those data. To address potential issues, users
should be familiar with metadata and understand that datasets have a limited scope of
information. Missing data, incorrect data, and late data are byproducts of data
management. Data may have limitations and/or be incomplete; however, it is important
that users can understand the link between data, the intended use of those data, and
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appropriate conclusions made from those data to ensure quality information is provided to
users.
VI.	Create map layers
Data can be gathered and uploaded into geospatial information systems though different
formats. To create the TRI South Philadelphia Map, data were added by:
•	Adding map service layers13 from EPA's database (i.e., Envirofacts),
•	Adding map service layers from the Web (i.e., Phila.gov/Map),
•	Adding map layers from data files (i.e., PASDA), and
•	Adding a map service layer from Esri's database (i.e., Arc GIS Online).
Map service layers typically allow live feeds of an existing map layer to be integrated into
other geospatial information systems. Users can copy a Web map link and upload it into the
software. Using map services allows layers to automatically update and refresh when
services are changed by the original host. This project used Web services for map layers
taken from EPA, the City of Philadelphia, and Esri.
Users can also download geographic data (geodata) files from sources into a map. PASDA
data was downloaded into GIS software to create map layers for this project. In many cases,
users can download a geodata file onto a computer without having the software and re-
upload that geodata file into the Web-based software.
Additionally, users can use their own data to create map layers, although that method was
not explored in this project.
VII.	Customizing map layers
Users have the ability to customize existing map layers. Customizing map layers allows users
to effectively cultivate information to better serve the purpose of a mapping project and
effectively provide relevant information to users. Customizing map layers can be complex;
although for this project, the changes to existing map layers (described below) were
straightforward.
To allow for a refined display of symbols in the mapping project, map symbols and colors
were changed to improve the visualization of the map. To increase the understanding of
13 See footnote #9
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data, labels were simplified to produce a clear message. For example, facility layers were
updated to ensure users understand what information is being displayed. Colors of symbols
were changed to provide a color contrast, and certain symbols were used to provide
uniformed looks and grouping (e.g., facilities are displayed as squares).
Key attribute fields14 can be customized within each map layer to display targeted
information; however, it is important to still provide users background information on those
data and access to original map content. For this project, attribute fields were turned on or
off to display locational information relevant to the project scope such as names and
addresses. However, users can still find all original attribute fields provided by each map
layer through clicking on URL links provided in the Metadata section. The Metadata section
of this report provides users a description of data sources, map layers and key attribute
fields used for the TRI Mapping Project.
VIII. Gaining feedback
To ensure data are presented completely and clearly for ease of understanding, users
should gather feedback from technical experts, peers, and potential users. For this project,
EPA consulted technical experts throughout the process; sought advice from data stewards
to improve and properly display data, and relied on regional contacts to convey input from
the South Philadelphia community.
The creation of this supplemental repor
document provides an avenue for users
to find and use exact data sources used
for the mapping project.
IX. Map features
Map features should address users'
needs. For the TRI Mapping Project, the
South Philadelphia community
established clear guidelines for EPA,
The print function became important
to users so they can share the map
with others that may have limited
was a result of community feedback. This
TRI Mapping Project: Map Feature
s»ER^ Community Engagement Mapping Project
Legend Scroll Down Bar
14 Map attributes describe information provided within a map layer.
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computer access. Users can print the map as it is viewed as well as share the map through
email or social media.
Additional map features include:
•	A details tab containing project
background information;
•	A legend scroll down bar
allowing users to turn on and off
map layers with a legend tab
displaying corresponding
symbols and labels of populated
map layers;
•	A basemap scroll down bar
where users can change the
imagery of the map;
•	A measure tool to determine the
distance from one point to
another; and
•	A search bar to find a specific
address.
TRI Mapping Project: Map Feature
«yEFA TRI Community Engagement Mapping Project
Basemap Scroll Down Bar
X. Map deployment
EPA conducted extensive outreach and communication efforts to increase the use and
understanding of the TRI Program and the TRI Mapping Project. EPA created a beta version
of the map to test map functions and features, and to allow time to make enhancements
and address initial user comments. At the end of this process, EPA posted a final version of
the map on the TRI Communities Webpage. Following the map launch, EPA conducted
broad and targeted outreach to promote the use and understanding of TRI data.
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METADATA
This section provides users background information on sources and data used to create the TRI
South Philadelphia Mapping Project. Each subsection provides users an introduction to the
source and specific data development. Descriptions of sources include known limitations,
authors, webpage links, and the time period of those data. In addition, a breakdown of each
map layer is included to provide users a brief description of data used as well as a description of
key attribute fields used in pop-up boxes associated within each map layer.
All information included within the TRI South Philadelphia Map is existing publicly available
data taken from four sources: 1) EPA15; 2) the City of Philadelphia; 3) the Pennsylvania Spatial
Data Access, and 4) Esri.
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EPA collects information about facilities or sites subject to environmental regulation. Facility
information was obtained from the Facility Registry System (FRS), a centrally managed database
that identifies facilities, sites or places subject to environmental regulations or of
environmental interest. FRS data are obtained from EPA federal program systems, EPA regional
offices, states, and sophisticated geocoding16 routines. FRS creates high-quality, accurate, and
authoritative facility identification records through rigorous verification and management
procedures that incorporate information from program national systems, state master facility
records, and data management personnel. For more information on FRS, please visit
www.epa.gov/enviro/html/fii/index.html.
Facility layers were identified to meet the scope of the project; however, users should be aware
of a few data limitations:
•	Latitude and longitudes degrees provided by FRS may be slightly off resulting in the
displacement of facility points.
•	Facility points were developed by using information collected over a period of time. The
range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed facilities or
outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data
queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore
information provided by Envirofacts.
15	This EPA link takes users to Data Finder, an additional site that provides access to EPA's data sources.
16	See footnote #7
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•	Documented facility addresses may be represented by the place of business or a post
office box rather than the actual site of a facility.
•	The 2012 TRI Facilities Layer only displays facilities that reported to the TRI Program in
the reporting year of 2012. One 2012 TRI facility in South Philadelphia is missing due to
late reporting; information is currently being processed in the system.
Map users can report any suspected locational data errors by clicking on the report an error
button found within Envirofacts through the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up
box. Users can also provide additional feedback via the contact us link,
Envirofacts is EPA's premier one-stop
environmental data access and
repository resource. Envirofacts is an
information warehouse as well as a set
of Web search tools that provide the
public and EPA staff with a single point
of access to select EPA data about
environmental activities that may
affect air, water, and land anywhere in
the United States. Envirofacts allows
users to search multiple environmental
database sources for environmental
information, including toxic chemical
releases, water discharge permit compliance, hazardous waste handling processes, Superfund
status, and air compliance and permit data.
For the purpose of the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project, FRS (which is one component
data system found in Envirofacts) was used to provide facility names and locations (e.g.,
addresses). Features of the map include a Facility URL link that navigates users to Envirofacts.
These links provide Envirofacts facility reports associated with each map layer; however, users
should know that a particular facility may have additional associated reports within Envirofacts.
To find all reports associated with a facility at once, users can perform multi-system searches in
Envirofacts. The multi-system search allows users to search multiple environmental databases
for facility information, including toxic chemical releases, water discharge permit compliance,
hazardous waste handling processes, Superfund status, and air emission estimates.
Data in Envirofacts are retrieved from numerous EPA source databases and posted at various
intervals. Map layers retrieved from EPA in this map will continue to be updated at various
intervals as data is retrieved. Users can find the most recent dates when data were retrieved
-&EPA Envirofacts
Six TRI Search tools in
EPA's one stop source
for environmental
information.
•	Find facilities that report
to TRI.
•	Create customized
summaries of reported
TRI information,
generate release and
waste management
reports.
•	Review submitted TRI
reporting forms and
download TRI data.
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and posted to Envirofacts along with the frequency of these updates at:
http://iaspub.epa.gov/enviro/data update v2
Additional information on map layers can be found by visiting the Map Contents section of this
report.
Seven facility map layers were produced using EPA's facility locational information. A
description of these databases17 and data development for each map layer is provided below:
1. Toxics Release Inventory Facilities (Historical)
Description: The Toxics Release Inventory tracks the management of over 650 toxic chemicals
that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. U.S. facilities in specified
industry sectors that manufacture, process, or otherwise use these chemicals in amounts above
established threshold levels must report how each chemical is managed through recycling,
energy recovery, treatment, and environmental releases. (A "release" of a chemical means that
it is emitted to the air or water, or placed in some type of land disposal.) Information submitted
by facilities is compiled annually as the Toxics Release Inventory or TRI, and is stored in a
publicly accessible database. For more information on TRI, visit: http://www.epa.gov/tri. Note:
Geospatial facility location points were developed by using information collected over a period
of time. The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed facilities or
outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data queries,
use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore information provided
by Envirofacts.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
17 For additional details about each data system, visit the System Data Searches tab within Envirofacts.
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2. 2012 Toxics Release Inventory Facilities
To better serve the community pilot project, the South Philadelphia map includes a new layer
to provide the most recent location information for facilities that reported to TRI in 2012.
Description: The Toxics Release Inventory tracks the management of over 650 toxic chemicals
that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. U.S. facilities in specified
industry sectors that manufacture, process, or otherwise use these chemicals in amounts above
established threshold levels must report how each chemical is managed through recycling,
energy recovery, treatment, and environmental releases. (A "release" of a chemical means that
it is emitted to the air or water, or placed in some type of land disposal.) Information submitted
by facilities is compiled annually as the Toxics Release Inventory or TRI, and is stored in a
publicly accessible database. For more information on TRI, visit: http://www.epa.gov/tri.
Note: Geospatial facility location points were developed by using information collected over a
period of time. The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed
facilities or outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data
queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore information
provided by Envirofacts.
This layer contains the locations for TRI facilities for reporting year 2012. The latitude and
longitude coordinates are provided by EPA's Facility Registry System (FRS). Publication Date:
January 2014
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
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3.	Air Permitted Facilities
Description: The Air Facility System (AFS) contains compliance and permit data for stationary
sources regulated by EPA, state, and local air pollution agencies. States use AFS information to
prepare State Implementation Plans and track the compliance status of point sources with
various regulatory programs under the Clean Air Act. For more information, click on the Air
Permitted Facilities Metadata. AFS contains compliance and permit data for stationary sources
of air pollution regulated by the EPA, state, and local air pollution agencies. Note: Geospatial
facility location points were developed by using information collected over a period of time.
The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed facilities or outdated
facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data queries, use the
Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore information provided by
Envirofacts.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
4.	Water Discharge Permitted Facilities
Description: As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating sources, such as
municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, that discharge pollutants into waters
of the United States. EPA tracks water discharge permits through the Permit Compliance
System (PCS) and Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) databases, which includes
information on when a permit was issued and when it expires, how much the company is
permitted to discharge, and the actual monitoring data showing what the company has
discharged. For more information, click on the Water Discharge Permitted Facilities Metadata.
Note: Geospatial facility location points were developed by using information collected over a
period of time. The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result in closed
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facilities or outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or perform data
queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore information
provided by Envirofacts.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
5. Identified Brownfield Activities
Description: The Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) captures
EPA grantee reported data on environmental activities and accomplishments (assessment,
cleanup and redevelopment), funding, job training, and details on cooperative partners and
leveraging efforts - a central objective of the Brownfields Program. The information in ACRES is
provided at the property and grant level. For more information, click on the Identified
Brownfield Activities Metadata. Note: Geospatial facility location points were developed by
using information collected over a period of time. The range of time varies within each map
layer; this may result in closed facilities or outdated facility names. To find more information
about these data or perform data queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer
pop-up box to explore information provided by Envirofacts.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
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layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
6.	Hazardous Waste Management Sites
Description: Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or
the environment. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, gases, or sludges. They can be
discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides, or the by-products of
manufacturing processes. For more information, click on the Hazardous Waste Management
Sites Metadata. Note: Geospatial facility location points were developed by using information
collected over a period of time. The range of time varies within each map layer; this may result
in closed facilities or outdated facility names. To find more information about these data or
perform data queries, use the Facility URL link located in the map layer pop-up box to explore
information provided by Envirofacts.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
7.	Superfund Sites
Description: Superfund is the federal government's program to clean up the nation's
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The National Priorities List (NPL) is the list of national
priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances,
pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories. For more
information, click on Superfund Sites Metadata. Note: Geospatial facility location points were
developed by using information collected over a period of time. The range of time varies within
each map layer; this may result in closed facilities or outdated facility names. To find more
information about these data or perform data queries, use the Facility URL link located in the
map layer pop-up box to explore information provided by Envirofacts.
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Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the facility
•	Address: Street address of the facility
•	City: City where the facility is located
•	County: County where the facility is located
•	State: State where the facility is located
•	Zip Code: Zip code where the facility is located
•	Facility URL: URL link to corresponding environmental information located in Envirofacts
(Note: One facility may report to more than one EPA program; users must turn on each
layer separately to get various reports. Users may search multiple databases at once
using Envirofacts).
The City of Philadelphia Data
The City of Philadelphia has an application called Phila.gov/Map which allows users to:
•	View various maps created with
data provided from city
departments;
•	Upload a map of their interest; and
•	Embed a Web map into a
geospatial information system.
For the purpose of the TRI South
Philadelphia Mapping Project,
Phila.gov/Map was used to upload map
services18 to provide information on
locations relevant to the pilot project.
Map layers identified were relevant to the
purpose of the map to display locations
where youth and aging adults may
frequently congregate in South
Philadelphia.
Updates to data retrieved from the City of Philadelphia will be posted at undefined intervals;
however, data may continue to be updated at various intervals when the City deploys updates
to map services used.
18 A map service layer is a web-based map that displays map content from a server that can be uploaded as a map
layer into geospatial information systems.
City of Philadelphia Webpage
www.phila.gov/Map
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Six publicly available map layers from Phila.gov/Map were used to develop the TRI Mapping
Project. Map features (e.g., labels and symbols) were changed to meet the purpose of the pilot
project. Map layer descriptions, taken from Phila.gov/Map, provide further details on these
data and potential data quality and limitation issues. Descriptions for these map layers are
provided below:
1.	Parks
Description: Parks located within Philadelphia Parks and Recreation boundaries. Points are of
parks owned and managed by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This layer was created to be
used for the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation website. Features updated: 1/2/2013.
Attributes updated: 1/2/2013. Metadata updated: 1/2/2013. For more information, click on the
Parks Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the park
•	Address: Address of the park
2.	PAL (Police Athletic League) Centers
Description: Police Athletic League Centers operated by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Contains points for 26 PAL Centers in Philadelphia. Features updated: 2/4/2008. Attributes
updated: 2/4/2088. Metadata updated: 10/25/2012. Update Frequency: As needed. For more
information, click on the PAL (Police Athletic League) Centers Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the PAL Center
•	Address: Address of the PAL Center
3.	Hospitals
Description: Map of hospitals in Philadelphia. Used primarily for cartographic purposes within
the Police Department. Features updated: 30/12/2010. Attributes updated: 30/12/2010.
Metadata updated: 10/25/2012. Updated Frequency: As needed. For more information, click on
the Hospitals Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
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•	Name: Name of the hospital
•	Address: Address of the hospital
4.	Recreation Centers
Description: Recreation facilities located within Philadelphia that are owned, programmed or
managed by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This layer does not include older adult
centers. Features updated: 12/18/12. Attributes updated: 12/18/12. Metadata updated:
12/19/12. Update frequency: As needed. For more information, click on the Recreation Centers
Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the recreation center
•	Address: Address of the recreation center
5.	Health Centers
Description: Philadelphia health centers as of 6/6/13; city health centers operated by the
Philadelphia Department of Public Health. For more information, click on the Health Centers
Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the health center
•	Address: Address of the health center
6.	Older Adult Centers
Description: Map of older adult centers from the larger City Buildings dataset. For more
information, click on the Older Adult Centers Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the older adult center
•	Address: Address of the older adult center
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Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA) Data
The Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access is the official public access geospatial information
clearinghouse for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PASDA allows users to view, download,
and create maps through an online mapping interface. PASDA serves as a digital library by
providing free, universal access to geospatial data and information by, for, and about the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Services available through PASDA
are intended for informational and
educational purposes.
PASDA services were used to create
three map layers in the TRI South
Philadelphia Mapping Project. Map
features (e.g., labels and symbols)
were changed to meet the purpose
of the pilot project. Map layer
descriptions, taken from PASDA,
provide further details on these
data and potential data quality and
limitation issues. Descriptions for
these map layers are provided
below:
1. Schools
Description; The point locations of public, private, parochial and charter schools in the City of
Philadelphia. Data prepared by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission in cooperation with
the School District of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the Mayor's Office. The
locations of schools in the City of Philadelphia with attribute information for address, grade
level, type, and status indicating whether the school is open, proposed for closure or closed.
The status field is intended to provide up-to-date information on school facility management
conducted by all institutions types. Date updated; 3/20/12. Metadata updated: 2/20/12. For
more information, click on the Schools Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields;
• Name: Name of the school
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•	Address: Address of the school
•	Grade Level: The grade level served at the school
2.	Playgrounds
Description: This is a point layer representing playground equipment sites that are owned or
actively maintained by the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Not all sites fall within Philadelphia
Parks & Recreation boundaries, some belong to other city agencies such as the School District
of Philadelphia. Features updated: 09/17/2012. Attributes updated: 09/17/2012. Metadata
updated: 09/17/2012. For more information, click on the Playgrounds Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the playground
•	Address: Address of the playground
•	Intended Age: The intended age targeted for the playground
3.	Nursing Homes
Descriptions: This layer was created for use in emergency situations and for the general public.
Data were provided by the Bureau of Health Statistics and Research, Pennsylvania Department
of Health. Nursing homes come from the Department of Health's annual survey for 2011. For
more information, click on the Nursing Homes Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	Name: Name of the nursing home
•	Address: Address of the nursing home
ita
Esri develops geographic information systems and public maps to enable users to design and
manage geospatial data. One map layer was produced using Esri services; a description of the
data is provided below:
1. USA Zip Codes
Description: This layer presents five-digit areas used by the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail
more effectively. The first digit of the five-digit Zip Code divides the United States into 10 large
groups of states numbered from 0 in the Northeast to 9 in the far West. Within these areas,
each state is divided into an average of 10 smaller geographic areas, identified by the second
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and third digits. These digits, in conjunction with the first digit, represent a sectional center
facility or a mail processing facility area. The fourth and fifth digits identify a post office, station,
branch or local delivery area. It provides area, post office name and population for each ZIP
Code area in the United States. For more information, click on the USA Zip Codes Metadata.
Key Attribute Fields:
•	USA zip code number
SUITE OF TRI ANALYSIS TOOLS
EPA developed several tools to increase access to and promote analysis of TRI data. These tools
present TRI data and allow users to: identify toxic chemicals released by city, county, state, or
zip code; map releases of a specific chemical; generate release or waste management reports,
and obtain information on the hazards associated with chemicals of interest. These tools are
available at: www.epa.gov/tri/tridata
My Right-to-Know (myRTK) Mobile App
mvRTK allows users to geographically view TRI facilities on a map and obtain facility information
on the quantities of toxic chemicals released, potential health effects of those chemicals and
compliance data. This tool is designed for mobile and non-mobile devices and is available in
both English and Spanish.
TRI.NET
TRI.Net allows users to build customized TRI data queries using drill-down menus or an ad-hoc
query option. Users can download, map or overlay results with other data sources. This is a
downloadable application: www.epa.gov/tri/tridotnet
TRI Data Tools in Envirofacts
Envirofacts is EPA's one stop source for environmental information (www.epa.gov/enviro) and
includes the following TRI tools:
•	TRI Pollution Prevention (P2) Search - Find descriptions of reported P2 activities and
compare facilities' waste management and P2 practices.
www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/tri/p2.html
•	TRI Search - Find TRI facilities that have reported to TRI since 1987 and aggregate
chemical release data and relative risk information.
•	TRI Form R Search19 - Review TRI information submitted on the reporting form R.
19 TRI Form R Search allows access to facility release information submitted for chemicals. Users may narrow
searches by filtering through Reporting Year, Facility Selection and Geography Search.
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TRI Form R & A Download20 - Download TRI reporting Form R and Form A data
elements.
TRI EZ Search - Create an ad-hoc report on a single subject area using a limited set of TRI
data elements.
TRI Customized Search - Create an ad-
hoc report on multiple subject areas
using the most comprehensive set of TRI
data elements.
EPA GEOSPATIAL
PROGRAM & TOOLS
EPA's National Geospatial Program coordinates
Agency geospatial data, applications, policy and
programs. The National Geospatial Program
website provides an overview of EPA's National
Geospatial Program, including:
•	A brief overview of EPA's geospatial
program;
•	Applications that allow users to look at
maps that contain information about air
quality, water quality, hazardous waste
and the environment in specific
neighborhoods;
•	EPA publicly available data;
•	EPA grants that have geospatial
components;
•	EPA geospatial policies and standards;
and
•	Additional information and resources on
geospatial topics.
To find EPA's geospatial data you can visit EPA's
Environmental Dataset Gateway (EDG). The
EDG is a gateway to Web-based geospatial
information and other information services. It
EPA Web-based Geospatial
Analytical Tools
Learn about the environment in your
neighborhood. These applications were
developed to help the public access and
visualize environmental information.
EJView - This tool allows users to
conduct environmental justice
assessments, or profiles for a specified
geographic area. EJView includes
statistics pertinent to social, economic,
health and environmental conditions.
MvEnvironment - A Web-based tool that
features a wide range of information
about environmental conditions in an
area of your choice. This tool integrates
EPA and other resources through a single
mash-up display of environmental
information (e.g., MyAir, MyWater,
MyHealth).
EnviroMapper - This tool allows users to
map various types of environmental
information, including air, releases,
drinking water, toxic releases, hazardous
wastes, water discharge permits and
Superfund sites. Maps can be created at
the national, state and county levels, and
liked to environmental text reports.
To check out more of EPA's Web-based
Geospatial tools, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/tools.html
20 TRI Form R & A Download allow users to select data of interest and download into an HTML table or a CSV/Excel
file.
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enables data consumers to discover, view and access geospatial resources (e.g., data, services,
or applications) made available by EPA's program offices, regions, and labs.
To learn more, visit: http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/tools.html
MAP CONTENTS
This section provides user a direct web link to metadata associated with each map layer used in
the TRI South Philadelphia Mapping Project. Information is organized by sources.
Map Layers frc
Toxics Release Inventory Facilities:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/l
Air Permitted Facilities:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/3
Water Discharge Permitted Facilities:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/2
Identified Brownfield Activities:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/5
Hazardous Waste Management Sites:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/4
Superfund Sites:
http://epamap5.epa.gOv/ArcGIS/rest/services/EMEF/efpoints/MapServer/0
Map Layers from the City of Philadelphia
Parks:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/Parks/MapServer
PAL (Police Athletic League) Centers:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/PAL Centers/MapServer
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Hospitals:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/Hospitals/MapServer
Recreation Centers:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/Recreation Facilities/MapServer
Health Centers:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/Health Centers/MapServer
Older Adult Centers:
http://gis.phila.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/PhilaGov/Recreation Locations/MapServer/5
Map Layers from the Peniisf	ss
Nursing Homes:
http://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/FulIMetadataDisplay.aspx?file=DOH NursingHome201210.xml
Schools:
http://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/FullMetadataDisplay.aspx7file=PhiladelphiaSchool Facilities201
302.xml
Playgrounds:
http://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/FullMetadataDisplay.aspx7file=Philadelphia PPR Playgrounds2
01302.xml
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USA Zip Codes:
http://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/arcgis/rest/services/USA ZIP Codes/FeatureSer
ver/O
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