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Delaware Refinery Faces $900K Penalty | Dover News
Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty after a three-week emissions spike in May, releasing over 700 tons of sulfur dioxide and 50 tons of nitrogen oxides—far exceeding limits—due to primary pollution controls being offline and backup systems falling short. Sulfur dioxide poses serious health and environmental risks, even in short exposures. This isn’t the first time: the refinery has hit pollution thresholds more than 30 times this year alone, reigniting community concerns about air safety. The company remains silent on the latest penalty, while state officials stress that…
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