Federal grand jury investigates West Virginia chemical spill

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Source: CNN


A federal grand jury investigation has been launched into the West Virginia chemical spill that left 300,000 people unable to use their water supply, CNN learned Tuesday.

Sources familiar with the grand jury's activities tell CNN that subpoenas have been issued requiring testimony for what one federal official confirms is a criminal investigation.

Meanwhile, an independent water test conducted at CNN's request has found trace levels of the chemical 4-methylcyclohexane methanol, or MCHM, remain in both untreated river water and tap water from two homes in Charleston.

The results by TestAmerica found the chemical is within the safe level of 1 part per million set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; whether that level is safe is disputed.

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via AP:
An official said two state air quality employees have appeared in front of a federal grand jury about the West Virginia chemical spill.

State Department of Environmental Protection spokesman Tom Aluise confirmed Tuesday that they testified several weeks ago in Beckley.

Aluise did not provide further details.

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin's office announced an investigation into the Jan. 9 spill the day after it occurred.