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Essar Admits 500 Environmental Breaches, Faces Legal Action

3/20/2026

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Essar admitted breaching environmental regulations nearly 500 times between 2018 and 2020, including discharging excessive cyanide into the Manchester Ship Canal.
Essar pleaded guilty to 12 charges at Chester Magistrates' Court.
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for July 14 at Warrington Magistrates' Court.
Essar expressed regret and said it takes wastewater management seriously, implementing measures to prevent future incidents.

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Essar admitted breaching environmental regulations nearly 500 times between 2018 and 2020, including discharging excessive cyanide into the Manchester Ship Canal.
Essar pleaded guilty to 12 charges at Chester Magistrates' Court.
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for July 14 at Warrington Magistrates' Court.
Essar expressed regret and said it takes wastewater management seriously, implementing measures to prevent future incidents.