Ohio River

Chemours PFAS Continue At West Virginia Plant

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PFAS discharges continue at Chemours’ West Virginia plant despite federal oversight

In the foothills of West Virginia, a chemical facility known for its toxic legacy continues to pump harmful substances into the Ohio River, despite a much-publicized federal crackdown. Chemours’ Washington Works plant, once operated by DuPont, remains a major source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — chemicals infamous for their longevity in the … Read more

Ohio Residents Protest Lingering Sewage Odor

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Residents stepping out of their homes holding their noses, with gaseous fumes rising from behind trees in the background.

In Chesapeake, Ohio (not to be confused with Chesapeake, Virginia, which is in the ECWQ service area), residents have grown increasingly vocal about a sewage-like odor that has plagued the area for years. Many attribute the foul smell to a nearby utility company, Aqua Ohio, and are calling for change amid concerns for their health … Read more