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State Denies Smitty's Supply Wastewater Discharge Request

12/24/2025

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State officials denied Smitty’s Supply Inc.'s request to discharge contaminated wastewater into drainage ditches leading to the Tangipahoa River, after an August fire caused pollution.
Smitty’s Supply Inc. sought permission to release up to 200,000 gallons daily for two months after the August fire.
Tests showed contamination levels exceeded state limits despite treatment.
Local residents filed objections to the permit, citing health concerns and lack of transparency.
Cleanup operations continue.

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State officials denied Smitty’s Supply Inc.'s request to discharge contaminated wastewater into drainage ditches leading to the Tangipahoa River, after an August fire caused pollution.
Smitty’s Supply Inc. sought permission to release up to 200,000 gallons daily for two months after the August fire.
Tests showed contamination levels exceeded state limits despite treatment.
Local residents filed objections to the permit, citing health concerns and lack of transparency.
Cleanup operations continue.