Explosion at Patapsco Wastewater Plant

A powerful explosion rocked Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant Tuesday afternoon, injuring two contractors who may have touched hazardous materials. The plant, already flagged in 2022 for dangerous chemical levels in sludge, joins Back River Plant — which suffered two prior explosions — in raising alarms about flammable waste risks. Despite a $18 million upgrade approved just last January, safety concerns persist as officials scramble to investigate and prevent future disasters. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ac7acc55056b57e0