After recent violations regarding on-site discharge, a Screven County textiles plant is making changes to rectify the matter. Longleaf, formerly known as King America Finishing, was found in violation of a 2013 consent order that mandated strict guidelines after a massive fish kill along the Ogeechee River that was linked to the plant. Although studies did not place direct blame on the plant for the 38,000 fish that died along 70 miles of the river downstream from the plant in Dover, Environmental Protection Division investigations led to the discovery of several violations regarding management of discharge and other environmental issues.
Screven County textiles plant fined; corrections being made
Longleaf, formerly King America Finishing, credited with cooperating with Riverkeeper, EPD