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EMR’s River Cleanup Efforts Under Scrutiny | Lake Charles News
EMR Southern Recycling is facing Clean Water Act violations after dumping foam insulation and neglecting debris management along the Calcasieu River — a problem exposed by local reports and an LDEQ investigation. The company has since installed a containment boom to catch floating pollutants, cooperating with regulators and aiming to exceed compliance. While rivergoers like Pat LeBlanc applaud the immediate fix, they warn the river’s larger pollution woes stem from multiple sources, turning the area into a de facto dumping ground. Penalties loom, but enforcement details remain pending…
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