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Canfield leaders describe EPA order, plan town hall after Sawmill Creek contamination agreement with MSC

2064761 · January 2, 2025
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City officials told the Canfield City Council that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a corrective-action order with MSC covering a leak and historical contamination around Sawmill Creek; council members said EPA-approved cleanup plans and community outreach are now the framework and they plan a public town hall within about 30 days.

City Manager Mr. Capolito told the Canfield City Council that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and manufacturer MSC have reached a formal document that sets out corrective actions for contamination affecting Sawmill Creek and nearby properties.

"This is going to take some time in terms of the cleanup," Mr. Capolito said, describing the EPA order as a structured agreement that requires MSC to submit corrective-action plans for EPA approval. He said the document addresses both the recent discharge and…

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