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Officials Confirm LyondellBasell Refinery Is The Source Of The Toxic Smell That Has Been Plaguing
Officials Confirm LyondellBasell Refinery Is The Source Of The Toxic Smell That Has Been Plaguing Galena Park For DaysChemical emissions from the LyondellBasell Refinery are the source of a pungent smell that has been bothering residents of Galena Park since Wednesday night, according to Harris County Pollution Control Services.
PCS said through its air monitoring in the area it has identified three chemicals that can cause irritation to the respiratory and digestive systems: carbon disulfide, dimethyl disulfide and methyl ethyl disulfide.
“Sensitive populations should limit outdoor time and use face coverings,” PCS said in a statement.
PCS said the cause of the odor has been capped and the smell should dissipate by later this evening.
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Read more: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2021/07/16/403382/officials-trying-to-track-down-toxic-smell-that-has-been-plaguing-galena-park-for-days/