Since operations began at the Shell Polymers Monaca plant last year, the plant has actually acquired offense notices while also supplying numerous long-term jobs.

Its role has the surrounding community divided.

On today's "WTAE Listens," we hear from a nearby citizen who has actually dealt with a worrying smell just recently, previous Gov. Tom Corbett, and ecological professionals and activists keeping an eye on the plant.
Watch the complete episode in the video gamer above.
Editor's Note: The Department of Environmental Protection sent the following declaration to WTAE Listens:

At the time DEP offered the statement, DEP didn't have proof of a release. Shell consequently reported to the National Response Center (Incident number 1364790 on 4/14/23) a release of 300 pounds of benzene to the air from the wastewater treatment plant.

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