GoUpstate.com reported recently that independent testing of residual groundwater near the Cannons Campground community is being done in connection with an investigation concerning the alleged improper disposal of dangerous chemicals by a manufacturing plant in Spartanburg.
Bert Louthian, along with Graham Newman of the Harpootlian law Firm, who are representing more than 100 residents of the area, are drilling groundwater monitoring wells as part of their continuing investigation into the extent of the contamination.
The groundwater contamination at issue resulted from the operations of a Hoechst Celanese polyester fiber plant previously located in Spartanburg.
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