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Lenoir Plant Linked to Valdese Water Contamination
Valdese officials identify a dioxolane derivative as the contaminant in the town water tainted at least six times in three years. Tests point to Whittaker Chemical Corp. in Lenoir as the source, as EPA orders action or face penalties up to 25 000 dollars per day.
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Valdese, N.C
Morganton
Whittaker Chemical Corp
Lenoir
Whittaker
Blair Fork Creek
Lake Rhodhiss
Catawba
Valdese
State Division of Environmental
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA