The spill-plagued Clear Horizons manure processing plant near Waunakee is now facing nearly 90 alleged air pollution violations on top of a slate of water pollution problems regulators want a judge to remedy.
WAUNAKEE BIODIGESTER | 90 VIOLATIONS come after SPILL CASES
Waunakee manure plant polluting the air as well as water, DNR alleges
A manure digester operated by Clear Horizons LLC near Waunakee now faces allegations that it violated air pollution laws.
Wisconsin regulators say they have needed time to consult with businesses.
The manure-to-energy plant near Waunakee wants a new air emission permit as the state weighs water pollution penalties.Â
The 35,000-gallon spill comes a day after Clear Horizons officials met with the DNR on possibly penalties for previous violations.
Wisconsin DNR hasn't decided whether to seek legal action against the serial spiller, but important questions remain unanswered.
Documents disclose more previous spills, shutdowns and ongoing failures in reducing phosphorus that causes rank-smelling growths in lakes.
The Department of Natural Resources referred violations to the Department of Justice.
Clear Horizons says it learned last week that it needs to put new flexible fittings on the sections of pipe that have been rupturing.
Officials are still waiting for answers about why an older facility near Waunakee leaked a mile-long trail of animal waste last month.
State regulations don't specifically require berms, automatic shutoffs or alarms systems for above-ground pipes.
The Clear Horizons plant spilled 380,000 gallons of manure last year. A report details deficiencies, but it's unclear why safety measures were…
