The city of Garland said cleanup from the Sherwin-Williams plant explosion earlier this week is expected to take several weeks.
The cleanup will focus on surrounding creeks because foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams fire suppression system and water runoff entered the storm drains and creeks.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality , the Environmental Protection Agency is working with Garland and Sherwin-Williams. The city said dams have been put up and water is being pumped out of the creek to help stop the spread of potential contaminants in the water.
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