Campbell’s Soup Co. Illegally Dumps Waste into Ohio River Over 5,000 Times
The Campbell Soup Supply Company has admitted to thousands of violations of the Clean Water Act, stemming from waste dumping at its Napoleon, Ohio canning factory. These violations, occurring between April 2018 and December 2024, involved the discharge of pollutants like E. coli, oil, grease, and solids into the Maumee River, which feeds into Lake Erie. The admissions were made in response to a joint lawsuit filed by the EPA, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, and Environment Ohio, who claim the discharges contributed to toxic algae blooms. The case will now proceed to trial to determine the necessary steps for the company to curb its pollution and the associated civil penalties.
John Q. Hosedrinker