The threats to our environment never end, do they? A settlement was reached between Michigan and Birds Eye Food Inc. related to groundwater contamination because of a plant discharging contaminated water.
Numerous residents in communities where Birds Eye has sprayed say it has caused their wells to produce water that is discolored and foul-smelling, and has elevated levels of potential toxins such as arsenic and iron.Under the agreement with the state, Birds Eye agreed to install a new $3.8 million wastewater treatment system and spray only during the growing season, the department said. At other times, the wastewater will be discharged to Fennville's municipal treatment works.Also, the company will complete an investigation of the groundwater contamination and do what is necessary to fix it.Birds Eye will continue providing bottled water to people whose well water doesn't meet health standards until Fennville completes an extension of its water supply network.
Where is the punishment? How much profit has Birds Eye made from this plant in all these years versus the few dollars they will have to invest to build a treatment system?
