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Neighbors weigh in on updated air permit for Water Gremlin

By Jennifer Mayerle

Updated on: July 28, 2022 / 11:00 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Neighbors weigh in on Water Gremlin investigation

MINNEAPOLIS -- Neighbors weighed in Thursday night on new rules for Water Gremlin, a Twin Cities company that WCCO has investigated for more than three years.

In 2019, the state fined the manufacture for emitting illegal and unsafe levels of a cancer causing chemical into the air for more than 15 years, in violation of its permit. This spring, health officials said the chemicals might have hurt the health of people living in White Bear Township.

The state now has an updated air permit for the company, calling for emission limits and other strict requirements.

On Thursday night, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hosted a community meeting for feedback on the new rules. The agency is accepting comments through Aug. 20. Click here to learn more.

Jennifer Mayerle

Jennifer Mayerle happily returned to Minnesota and WCCO, where she began her career as an intern. The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist joined WCCO as a reporter in May 2014. She also anchors "WCCO Saturday Morning" from 8-9 a.m.

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