Although a legal framework exists, regulation and implementation fall through the cracks, as shown by the UPL chemical spill in KwaZulu-Natal
Sewage spillages are often result of no maintenance and the UPL chemical factory did not have environmental authorisation
In a statement, United Phosphorus Ltd said that it was co-operating with authorities and the government.Â
Agrochemical giant UPL said chemical runoff was being contained and efforts were underway to deal with groundwater poisoning
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