BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two environmental groups in Alabama want to take Bluestone Coke to court, accusing the company of polluting Five Mile Creek with wastewater. Black Warrior Riverkeeper and GASP, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, say Bluestone violated its existing permit for discharging water more than 300 times. “Five Mile Creek is a beautiful spring-fed stream that would be regularly enjoyed by locals if it weren’t for all the pollution discharged by Bluestone Coke,” said Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke. “We gave Bluestone Coke 60 days to stop their illegal actions. WBRC has reached out to Bluestone Coke for a comment, but as of 5 p.m. September 13, 2023, we have not received one.

Source: The Star September 14, 2023 00:59 UTC