Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization
PERRO fights the disproportionate amount of pollution in the Pilsen neighborhood.
PERRO believes all people have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment, regardless of their race and class. Its mission is to spread awareness about this concept of environmental justice and make Pilsen a healthier place to live, work, and raise children.
Community Environmental Interests
1377
Milligrams per Kilograms of Lead in Pilsen topsoil (The EPA standard is 50 mg/kg)
54
Low-Income yards with removed topsoil due to lead contamination
1500
people live in the targeted portion of pilsen
29000
residents in the chicago area are prone to lead contaminated water
