On January 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it had suspended discussions with Dow Chemical regarding the cleanup of pollutants in the Tita Bawsey River Basin. The move came as a surprise to Dow, which expressed disappointment, noting that a comprehensive governance plan was nearly ready for submission. The company emphasized its commitment to maintaining open communication and collaboration with the EPA, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEQ), and local communities.
Dow Chemical's senior management, including David Kepler, stated that if an agreement had been reached as planned, it could have significantly accelerated the resolution of the issue. In the initial phase of action, the company has already invested substantial manpower and resources, and claims full compliance with all EPA guidelines and regulations. However, Dow has rejected the EPA's official assessment on this matter and is currently finalizing its own proposed cleanup strategy.
The ongoing negotiations aim to establish a framework for necessary research and temporary cleanup efforts in the Tita Bawsey River Basin. According to reports, Dow’s 1,900-acre production facility in central Michigan is situated along the upper reaches of the river. Contamination of the riverbed sediments with toxic substances such as dioxin, furan, and chlorobenzene has raised serious environmental concerns. Local residents and environmental groups have been closely monitoring the situation, urging both the company and regulators to prioritize public health and ecological restoration.
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