Court Orders Chemical Plant to Clean Up Creek | Durham News

A chemical plant in Durham, Brenntag Mid-South, is under court order to stop polluting a creek that feeds into Jordan Lake—a vital water source for the Triangle. After an anonymous tip led to inspections revealing leaks and contaminated runoff, the state sued in June. The company missed deadlines for cleanup plans, prompting a preliminary injunction. Now, Brenntag must submit a contamination source assessment by August 17, halt discharges by September 1, install fencing by September 30, and keep monitoring water quality—all while the lawsuit continues. The creek, part of a protected watershed, is already showing signs of harm to aquatic life and nearby communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d874038b5b879036