EPA provides update on Warrick County chemical fire

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The EPA has provided an update on the Warrick County chemical fire on September 9.

Here is the updated list of response activities: • The fire is out. IDEM continues air monitoring on-site during assessment and cleanup activities. Post fire, air monitoring has shown no levels of concern. • There have been no impacts to public drinking water. For those with private drinking water sources, please contact the Warrick County Health Department: 812-897-6105 • On Sept. 8, EPA began assessing properties for ash with high pH. The agency started with schools or other areas where children may be present. A playground was wiped and cleaned at the Tri-Cap Head Start preschool. EPA has assessed seven Warrick County School District properties for ash. EPA did not observe