Based on cleanliness metrics, the cities of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro region were the only areas to earn an “A+”
This grade is for cleanliness, making it the No. 1 city overall. Researchers praised the metro area for its waste management services.
Meanwhile, cities like Detroit in Michigan were acknowledged for their improvements despite persistent challenges. "Historically, Detroit, MI, a city with a reputation for high crime, has taken steps to improve its cleanliness by investing in community-led cleanup efforts," the study said. "Today, though it still struggles with some forms of vandalism, it also has some of the cleanest city water in the country."
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