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EPA approves BASF’s Wyandotte cleanup plan for Detroit River pollution
By Brian Allnutt at Planet Detroit
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the approval Monday of a plan to address groundwater contamination from BASF‘s Wyandotte site, where toxic chemicals have flowed into the Detroit River for decades.
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Key takeaway Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters Toxic chemicals from BASF’s North Works site flow into the Detroit River 1,700 feet from Wyandotte’s drinking water intake.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Planet Detroit ·
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What is this story about? The Environmental Protection Agency announced the approval Monday of a plan to address groundwater contamination from BASF‘s Wyandotte site, where toxic chemicals have flowed into the Detroit River for decades.
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