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Scrap Metal in Calcasieu River | Lake Charles News
A recycling plant in Lake Charles may be illegally dumping scrap metal into the Calcasieu River, with state and federal agencies confirming no proper permit exists for such activity. Satellite images reveal the debris pile has been accumulating for years, while locals like lifelong river user Pat LeBlanc report worsening pollution and clutter, including sunken barges. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA have both weighed in, citing violations of the Clean Water Act, while Louisiana’s environmental department notes the facility’s stormwater permit doesn’t cover solid waste. EMR Southern…
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