9/25/19
by News Department on 09/25/19Company fined...
A company in Luzerne County has agreed to pay a fine in excess of $19,000 for foam buildup in a creek.
DEP says the fine against Henkel Corporation is for violations and five unpermitted discharges into Black Creek last year.
Officials say those discharges from the company's soap manufacturing plant near West Hazleton caused suds to form in the creek.
In addition to the fine, Henkel has replaced a wastewater line that caused the problem.
