AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAmmonia Safety in Milford: DNREC says about 68 pounds of anhydrous ammonia leaked from Perdue Farms in Milford early Saturday after a failed seal on an air exchanger, sending nine employees to a hospital for evaluation; Perdue says repairs were immediate and there was no ongoing risk to the public, but residents are alarmed because it follows another ammonia release earlier this week. Drinking Water Microplastics: Delaware AG Jeff Jackson backed EPA research on microplastics but urged the agency to require monitoring in public water systems, warning the contaminants could pose health risks and that concentrations may rise. Wetlands Protection: Delaware’s Senate unanimously passed the Nontidal Wetlands Stewardship Act, which would create a DNREC program to protect about 75,000 acres of unprotected nontidal wetlands, with House action still pending. Animal Cruelty Case: In Smyrna, a man was arrested after 19 dogs were found in inhumane conditions in dilapidated trailers and a shed on swampy, muddy ground; charges include 19 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts and violations tied to prior bail terms. Heat & Mosquito Control: Delaware mosquito spraying is planned for Monday evening in parts of Sussex and Kent, and the state continues to respond to extreme heat with cooling efforts.
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