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EPA data sheds light on meatpacking pollution in Postville
Investigate Midwest and Report for America reveal that in March Postville shut its water plant for two days to stop polluted water from Agri Star Meat and Poultry from entering the system. The plant discharged over 250000 gallons of untreated waste into the wastewater grid, prompting a critical response by longtime city wastewater operator Chris Hackman. The piece links pollution patterns to racial and economic disparities, noting higher poverty and Hispanic representation near plants. It highlights EPA enforcement trends across the Midwest, with Postville recording Iowa’s most cases related to water pollution over two decades, four tied to Agri Star, and questions about corporate response.
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Ostville
Postville
Agri Star Meat and Poultry
Chris Hackman
Iowa
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Investigate Midwest
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sikowis Nobiss
George Gordon
Agri Star
U.S
John McCracken
Agri Star Processing
Environmental Protection Agency
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