The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered that the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) biomethanation plant cease operation after complaints by residents of wastewater from the plant constantly invading their yards and the roadways.
Speaking to Stabroek News yesterday, head of the EPA Dr Vincent Adams said that he was told about the issues several days ago and subsequently sent officers to investigate. After the investigation, they verified that there were violations of safe environmental practices as waste was leaking and running through areas where persons live.
Adams said that he immediately issued a letter directing that the company cease operation of the plant until they could determine a path forward to correct the situation.
He said that based on what he has seen, it is a clear violation with regards to residents’ health and the environment and that will not be tolerated by the agency, hence the order to shut down the plant.
