200 pounds of pollutants released by Delaware City Refinery
The Associated Press is reporting that toxic gas has been released from a refinery in Delaware City for the second time in less than one week.
The Associated Press, citing WDEL-AM, says an electric motor at the Delaware City Refinery failed Saturday, which led to the release of 200 pounds of hazardous sulfur dioxide into the air.
Last Sunday, 1,000 pounds of carbon monoxide, 500 pounds of sulfur dioxide and other hazardous chemicals were released, according to the AP.
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