[StBernard] Officials: Sulfur dioxide levels not elevated at Chalmette plant

[Westley Annis]

Officials: Sulfur dioxide levels not elevated at Chalmette plant
DEQ investigating release from a Rain CII plant
UPDATED 4:59 PM CST Dec 22, 2012

CHALMETTE, La. —

After extensive monitoring on Friday evening and Saturday morning, the 
Department of Environmental Quality did not find any elevated levels of 
sulfur dioxide at the Rain CII plant in Chalmette, La.

Previously the DEQ investigated the release of sulfur dioxide at the 
facility shortly after 6 p.m. Friday.

The DEQ indicated what happened Friday was an isolated incident, but 
planned to continue to monitor the situation as needed.

Officials with the DEQ said anyone wanting to file a complaint about the 
chemical release should call 888-763-5424. Authorities caution anyone in 
the area who feels sick to see a doctor immediately.

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