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Plant operator reports no violations; IDEM asked about egg-washing after complaint

Orleans Town Meeting · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Plant staff told the board there were no regulatory violations in October; an IDEM inspector queried the town about egg-washing operations after a complaint, and staff said the operation is not a significant user and they are evaluating controls with a firm called Commonwealth.

Staff member (Speaker 9) reported that the plant had no violations in October and said the facility is "in good shape." Speaker 9 said an IDEM inspector contacted the town about the egg-washing operation after a complaint; the inspector was satisfied that the facility is not a significant user but the town will continue evaluating potential impacts with consultants. "Apparently, someone went to them and complained," Speaker 9 said of the IDEM inquiry.

Speaker 9 also said the town has been working with Commonwealth on the issue and that they will monitor any follow-up from the state agency. No enforcement action was described in the transcript; the item was recorded as an operational update.