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Cowtown

Local officials believe “frisky cows” are one of the culprits behind unusually high readings pf particulate-matter pollution in the city of Maricopa. Large numbers of moving cows kick up large amounts of dust, they say. (Photo courtesy Kazi Haque/City of Maricopa)
Dec 14, 2012

Maricopa City deals with high pollutant levels, as EPA eyes new standards

Everyday life in Maricopa means living with the highest levels of particulate-matter pollution in the state, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency monitor data from 2000 to 2010.

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