Bayer warns of possible odor nuisance as Bergkamen plant wastewater unit shuts down old pre-settling basin
- Bayer will shut down an old pre-clarification basin at its Bergkamen wastewater plant from Oct. 5, 2026.
- Work is expected to last several weeks, creating a risk of odor emissions detectable off-site depending on wind direction.
- The odors are described as not posing a health risk; mitigation steps are planned to limit nuisance impacts.
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