Coca-Cola officials are expected to attend the Truesdale Board of Aldermen meeting Wednesday to discuss steps they are taking to remove the stench coming from the company's wastewater treatment …
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The sewage-like smell has led to many complaints from area businesses and residents.
Depending on the direction of the wind, the area of the smell varies, but Truesdale city officials said they have received complaints from businesses on E. Veterans Memorial Parkway and residents on Smith Street, N. Water Street, Juni Way, Boone Hollow Subdivision and Countryside Mobile Homes.
The smell is also evident at Interstate-70, adjacent to the Coca-Cola plant entrance.
The stench, according to Coke officials, has been caused by an instability in the spring weather
“We're reacting the best we can to the situation to lessen the impact,” said Kim Glazebrook, Coca-Cola safety environmental security manager. “We're not looking for quick a fix that might not solve the issue in the long-term.”
Because of the varied weather, alternative methods are being used to get rid of the sludge in the Coca-Cola plant's lagoon. As a byproduct of the alternative methods, a methane gas is being released into the air.
Both Truesdale and Coca-Cola officials are waiting on word from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to move forward with the sludge removal approval process.
For more on Coca-Cola's plan, see Thursday's Record.
