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Action:
- July 6th 2017- The application was deemed administratively complete by TCEQ
- July 14th 2017- The first public notice was sent by TCEQ
- Current-The application is in technical review by TCEQ
- Next step- 2nd public notice will be sent by TCEQ. This will include a date for a public hearing.
Background:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Lignosulfonate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Acrylic Terpolymer
Cyclohexylamine
Safety sheets label these chemicals as corrosive and dangerous, and warn that contact can cause sever chemical burns and permanent damage to tissues. They recommend wearing full protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection to those who handle the chemicals. Many of these compounds have a high pH (over 10) which is hazardously corrosive. The implications to the creek health could be catastrophic.
Morpholine
Diethylhydroxylamine
Sodium Metabisulfite
Potassium Sulfite
Sodium Polyacrylate
Time Line:
Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions Inc. has submitted a permit application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the release of up to 133,000 gallons of waste water and boiler blow down into Wilbarger Creek each day from their new asphalt facility on Old Highway 20 in Manor.
According to the application submitted to the TCEQ, Ergon intends to add over 10 gallons of chemical cocktails to the boilers weekly. This discharge will run through a man-made channel, to Wilbarger Creek, and ultimately the Colorado River.
Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions has a record of faulty operations- a contamination by their Corpus Christi facility forced the city to instigate a four-day water ban. We are concerned about their commitment to maintaining safety procedures and complying with regulations.
The pollutant analysis submitted by Ergon with the application to the TCEQ is incomplete and noted that fully analysis would be conducted after the permit was granted. A few of the chemicals mentioned are:
Ergon Asphalt Plant Permit Information
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The Wilbarger Creek Conservation Alliance is concerned about the health of the community, Wilbarger Creek, and Colorado River which may be affected by this hazardous discharge. We are organizing concerned parties and researching the effects of the proposed release.
Please protest Ergon dumping chemicals into Wilbarger Creek and request a public hearing by submitting a comment to the TCEQ.
Your comments will be heard.
www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment.
The permit id is WQ0005229000.
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