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Here are a few Numbers to Consider
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Fact |
Data Source |
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100 |
Percentage of existing refineries that have polluted
their local ground water. |
EPA |
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0 |
Number of refineries owned or operated by Hyperion |
American Petroleum Institute |
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462,249 |
Average
population of counties with refineries |
US Census Data |
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13,462 |
Population of Union County |
US Census Data |
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5.5 |
Percentage of people living in poverty in Union
County |
US Census Data |
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14.2 |
Percentage of people living in poverty in refinery
counties |
US Census Data compiled |
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$51,173 |
Median household income in Union County |
US Census Data |
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$44,452 |
Average of median household incomes in refinery
counties |
US Census Data |
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10,000 |
Maximum number of temporary construction workers at
one time during construction of the Gorilla refinery |
Hyperion Resources |
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13,462 |
Population
of Union County |
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5,000 |
Estimated number of temporary trailers required to
house construction workers |
Est. 2 workers/ trailer |
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351 |
Existing number of trailers currently occupied in
Union County |
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