Most electricity is produced by utilities that are government-regulated monopolies.
For years, residents of the neighborhood have complained about a high incidence of illness there. But it wasn't until July 1999 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had one home tested for contaminant vapors. When results came back in the fall, they showed more than 20 contaminant vapors present in the basement. At that point, two more homeowners demanded tests. They say the recent results confirm their fears.