Due to the continued downward spread of air from the Canadian forest fires, the air in Delco County is at unhealthy levels. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, close windows, and use air purifiers if possible. If you must go outside, please wear a mask–N95s are preferred. Those with lung or respiratory conditions such as asthma are greatly encouraged […]
Chester plant slapped with $750K fine for years of air quality violations- July 30, 2019
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/health/chester-pq-corporation-pollution-dep-fine-20190730.html The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has fined PQ Corp., a global manufacturer of materials and chemicals, $750,000 for air quality and other violations at a large Chester facility it operates. PQ, based in Malvern, owns a 173,000-square-foot plant on West Front Street, where the DEP says emissions exceeded allowances for nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide at various […]
Moment of reckoning: US cities burn recyclables after China bans imports- Feb. 21, 2019
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/health/chester-pq-corporation-pollution-dep-fine-20190730.html The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has fined PQ Corp., a global manufacturer of materials and chemicals, $750,000 for air quality and other violations at a large Chester facility it operates. PQ, based in Malvern, owns a 173,000-square-foot plant on West Front Street, where the DEP says emissions exceeded allowances for nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide at various times […]
