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Environmental Justice in South Merced
State screening tools flag 14 Merced census tracts — concentrated in South Merced and the city center — as disadvantaged, with 93% of serious traffic crashes occurring there. Council members questioned the methodology, while residents urged the city to treat the findings as a call to action on pollution, lead exposure, language isolation and flooding.
6 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
MediumEnvironment
Water Contamination Lawsuit
Merced County is facing a lawsuit over water contamination. If your water has been affected, you might be eligible for compensation.
2 mentionsLast discussed Mar 2, 2026