Demopolis Cement Plant/EPA

The EPA and a cement company with facilities in Alabama have agreed to settle environmental complaints about air and water pollution at the plant in Demopolis and other locations.

“The cement sector is a significant source of air pollution posing real health risks to the communities where they reside, including vulnerable communities across the U.S. who deserve better air quality than they have gotten over the years,” said Assistant Attorney General John C. Cruden for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. “This agreement will require Cemex to pay a penalty and install important pollution controls to achieve reductions in harmful air emissions, thereby making Cemex a better neighbor to local residents.” (From an EPA News Release)

The settlement is pending a 30 day period for public comment. More on that HERE.