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Michigan Regulators Demand BASF Halt Contaminated Water Flow

5/1/2025

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Michigan regulators are taking a stand against BASF, demanding an immediate stop to the flow of contaminated groundwater into the Detroit River. Citing a 1986 consent agreement, they highlight the company's failing extraction wells. A whistleblower claims EGLE has overlooked these violations. Meanwhile, the EPA plans a public meeting on the cleanup, with BASF's response due by May 10.

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Story summary

Michigan regulators are taking a stand against BASF, demanding an immediate stop to the flow of contaminated groundwater into the Detroit River. Citing a 1986 consent agreement, they highlight the company's failing extraction wells. A whistleblower claims EGLE has overlooked these violations. Meanwhile, the EPA plans a public meeting on the cleanup, with BASF's response due by May 10.