Smitty’s Supply Explosion: Questions Remain Nearly One Year Later

Nearly a year after the Smitty's Supply explosion, environmental investigator Scott Smith says concerns remain about contamination in the Tangipahoa River and surrounding areas. He claims runoff from the site continues to enter waterways during rain events, carrying chemicals such as PFAS and dioxins. Smith discussed reports of declining wildlife populations and said testing has traced contamination from the explosion site downstream toward Lake Pontchartrain. However, he also shared positive news regarding drinking water. Recent testing of Roseland's deep aquifer found no significant contamination, and officials believe the water supply remains safe. Additional testing is planned in the coming months. Smith said cleanup efforts are still possible and pointed to several remediation options for affected soil and waterways. He also criticized the response to the incident, arguing that stronger containment measures should have been implemented to prevent ongoing runoff. The conversation focused on the balance between continued environmental concerns and reassuring residents that current drinking water tests show no immediate threat. Officials and investigators plan to keep monitoring conditions as the community approaches the one-year mark since the August 2025 explosion.