The Detroit News reports that air sampling done by state and federal regulators has identified no immediate health concerns. A more extensive report is expected to be released in the near future, but the big question is whether area residents, whose homes are within walking distance of the plant, will agree with the report’s conclusions. Their long-term health, they claim, is at risk and they rightly want guarantees the matter has been fully resolved.
In December, Stellantis began installing ducting that was previously lacking at the facility. It will also install additional emissions controls, though a permitting process with EGLE must be completed first.