Perdue Ammonia Leak Repeats Alarm

Another ammonia scare hits Perdue Farms in Milford—this time, 68 pounds leaked around 1 a.m. Saturday, sending workers to medical evaluation. DNREC’s investigating a faulty air exchanger seal, while crews monitored air quality and repairs were swiftly made. It’s not the first spill: just last week, a smaller 6-pound release was blamed on a refrigeration valve. Anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous industrial coolant, demands serious attention when it escapes. Plant’s back to normal, but with two incidents in days, public concern is rising. 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/7f10f456353dc6f6