Up to 7,500 gallons of MCHM and PPH were leaked into the Elk River from a storage tank at Freedom Industries and entered the West Virginia American Water treatment plant two weeks ago, the article noted.
The crisis has cost the city $120,000 in lost tax revenue and, according to Jones, has hurt tourism in the city, reported the article.
According to the article, damages to city businesses such as restaurants, beauty shops and hotels are likely enormous, but numbers are not yet available.
Medium- and low voltage equipment specifiers can adopt digital twin technology to adopt a circular economy approach for sustainable, low-carbon equipment design.
Medium- and low voltage equipment manufacturers can prepare for environmental regulations now by using innovative MV switchgear design that eliminates SF6 use.
Using digital tools and apps for nearby monitoring and control increases safety and reduces arc flash hazards since electrical equipment can be operated from a safer distance....
