One of the main drawbacks to having a factory near a town is pollution. Factories generally produce a lot of waste, which could hurt people's health and the environment. This is especially true if the factory uses large amounts of chemicals. Toxic waste may end up polluting the air, water and soil. Pollution also comes in the form noise, which may shatter the relatively peaceful atmosphere in the community. Although there is a strong move toward making factories more environmentally friendly, pollution is still a major concern.