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As part of the process of understanding manmade environmental hazards and their impact on affected communities, this study explored the conditions at a waste disposal site in Staten Island, New York. Questionnaires were administered by mail to assess: (a) the range of socio-economic groups affected and their residential characteristics; (b) their awareness and perception of the conditions at the waste...