Brenntag’s Toxic Leak Faces Legal Push | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Brenntag Mid-South, a chemical company in East Durham, faces legal action after years of leaking toxic black water into local streams that feed Jordan Lake—a key drinking water source. Despite state demands for cleanup plans and accountability since January, the company missed deadlines, ignored testing, and continued discharges. Now, a court order halts further pollution while requiring Brenntag to explain the leaks, submit a prevention plan, and reimburse the city for cleanup costs—including warning signs and a contaminated park fence. Community frustration boils over as locals demand real…