Source: https://www.owensborotimes.com/, February 5, 2021

An investigation is ongoing at Dart Polymers after about 900 gallons of styrene monomer were released on site — 300 gallons of which left the property and entered the environment including the Ohio River, according to company officials. Officials said the release has been contained and they believe river water quality was not affected.

According to Owensboro Fire Department Chief James Howard, OFD was called to the scene at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night to investigate a chemical spill complaint at Dart Polymers. Howard said emergency dispatch revealed that a leak from the facility had soaked into the ground around the railcar loading area.  Read more.