PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United
States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) issued the following statement
to provide an update relative to the process release at U. S.
Steel's Midwest Plant in Portage,
Ind., on April 11 that
impacted a water outfall that discharges to Burns Waterway.
The company's statement follows:
"U. S. Steel has identified the source of the process release
that occurred April 11 at our Midwest
Plant and has made the necessary repairs. Extensive testing has
been, and continues to be, conducted on the repairs as well as on
the water in and around the surrounding area."
"Recent sampling has indicated we are in compliance with our
water permit limits. In addition, we continue to work
cooperatively with the appropriate agencies and entities."
"We are reviewing a potential restart plan to best serve our
customers, employees and the community."
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SOURCE United States Steel Corporation