Will This Be Channahon Some Day?

Anyone who has been to Channahon knows that it is the chemical center of our area.

And many in this area, and other near areas, are on Wells.

As the article states, the corporation appears to be dragging its feet – something we have all seen before. Keeping the problem from the public does nothing to solve this issue.

The state of Maryland is suing

“The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits.”

Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state's lawsuit. The result has been "a toxic legacy for generations to come," the lawsuit alleges.

Read the full article here: Maryland Sues Gore-Tex Maker Over PFAS Pollution