Sampling to begin at wells near old Hercules plant
by Associated Press Published: February 6,2012
Tags: Ashland Inc, Hercules, Melissa Collier, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Journal, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HATTIESBURG — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says it expects the owners of the old Hercules plant to begin checking water this month at eight private wells near the plant. Officials say that Ashland Inc., which now owns the site, will need permission from property owners to sample the wells. Tests found contamination after [...] [...]
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