The Shenango Coke Works on Neville Island has consistently violated local clean air regulations leading some citizens to ask why the Allegheny County Health Department doesn't shut the plant down.
We pose that question and more to Jim Thompson, Air Quality Program Manager for the Allegheny County Health Department. Hear from Bellevue resident Ken Holmes and other local residents who are concerned about air quality in the area.
Here is what EP listeners had to say on Twitter:
@esspgh @905wesa No xcuse for bad #airquality at coke plants. Ongoing for years, no change. Shut em down. Turn Neville isl into a park!
— Solar Land Solutions (@LandSolar) October 1, 2014
@esspgh @905wesa WE are REAL People with REAL health issues from DTE Shenango. DTE's profits are not more important than breathing clean air
— leah_a (@412_leah) October 1, 2014
For local air quality resources visit:
Allegheny County Health Department Air Quality Program
