IPEX Facility Debris Cleanup Extends to Tennessee Border
What happened
Cleanup operations are ongoing in the Broad River following the entry of materials from the IPEX facility. The debris includes PVC pipe that entered the river after floodwaters from Helene hit the facility. Cleanup targets now extend to the Tennessee border, specifically into Cocke County.
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Why it matters
MountainTrue is managing the cleanup, which has involved the removal of over three million pounds of debris. MountainTrue reports having spent $1.5 million on cleanup efforts to date, while also employing over 89 people for the operation.
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Who's involved
- WoodfinThe IPEX facility where debris originated.
- Broad RiverThe river system through which the debris flows.
- Cocke CountyThe county through which cleanup targets extend.
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The entities involved
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Woodfin
human settlement in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Broad River
river in North and South Carolina, United States
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Cocke County
county in Tennessee, United States
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