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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says action will be taken against DuPont's Washington Works in Wood County for their failure to report health-related problems linked to their use of the chemical C-8, which is used in the manufacture of teflon.
The ruling could be a set-back for DuPont.
The EPA says they are completing a year-long study of the issue, indicating the company failed to report hazards associated with the chemical as required by the Toxic Substances Control Act.
A group of Ohio Valley residents have pushed the chemical company in court regarding what they believe is contamination of drinking water and other problems that have affected public health.
The group also petitioned the EPA.
DuPont says they are unaware of action being taken against them by EPA, saying they have done everything possible to comply with the regulations.
The chemical C8 has been used by the plant for 50 years and the company maintains it has not hurt workers or the public.
The plaintiffs in the suit say the chemical is a major health issue.
DuPont has embarked on a $1 million study of up to 750 workers at Washington Works to determine health problems.
Dozens of Calhoun County and regional workers have retired from the plant, and most of them who have been interviwed by the Hur Herald believe there have been no health problems.
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