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Magnablend contamination continues to get worse

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Following an unprecedented storm that brought nearly six inches of rain to the Waxahachie area in less than 24 hours, storm runoff from Magnablend’s Central Facility, along with some of the water held within containment ponds near the facility property was released into a nearby creek.

As the containment ponds reached maximum capacity, storm water runoff was diverted around the ponds to help maintain their structural integrity. Even with this action, an unknown quantity of containment water overflowed the boundaries of the ponds.

“Despite contingency planning and substantial investments in water diversion and containment capacities, this was a massive rainfall that exceeded the infrastructures we have had in place,” said Magnablend CEO Scott Pendery.

“We have ordered water analysis by a third-party environmental contractor, and have already contacted the TCEQ and the City of Waxahachie, and are working with them to determine what, if any, additional actions need to be taken,” Pendery said.

“As the storm runoff recedes we will continue our work on cleaning the Central Facility property and the affected containment pond property.”

Magnablend, Inc.
Magnablend, Inc. produces products for use in various industries, primarily agriculture, oil and gas, water treatment, and others. More information about the company can be found at www.magnablend.com.

326 North Grand Avenue Waxahachie, Texas 75165

Phone: (972) 938-2028 Website:  www.magnablend.com

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