USN Files River Report

By Walter F. Roche Jr.

US Nitrogen LLC pumped 23.9 million gallons of water from the Nolichucky River in October, according to a report filed this week with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
The October total was up substantially from September when 19.53 million gallos were pumped from the river. The Greene County company, which obtained state permits to use the water in its production of ammonium nitrate, also reported discharging 7.5 million gallons of excess water back into the Nolichucky during the month.
That compares to 8.8 million discharged into the river in September. According to the report 1.4 million gallons were pumped to the company on Oct. 29 and 30 while 1.3 million gallons were pumped on Oct. 12.
The company discharged minimal amounts back into the river on the first three days of the month. Water discharged into the river totaled 5.4 million gallons on three days including Oct.6. The October twere up substantially from September when 19.53 million gallons were pumped from the river and 8 Contact: wfrochejr999@gmail.com