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Explain this story: Residents who complained about chemical smell near Sherwin-Williams plant in Beaver County get answers
Residents near the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester, Beaver County, have received answers regarding a chemical smell, with new air testing revealing hazardous pollutants like methyl methacrylate. This discovery follows an earlier KDKA investigation and concerns raised by residents about their safety. An inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection also found high levels of volatile organic compounds in wastewater discharged by the plant, prompting further questions from the community.
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Residents near the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester, Beaver County, have received answers regarding a chemical smell, with new air testing revealing hazardous pollutants like methyl methacrylate. This discovery follows an earlier KDKA investigation and concerns raised by residents about their safety. An inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection also found high levels of volatile organic compounds in wastewater discharged by the plant, prompting further questions from the community.
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Published Oct 2, 2026, 19:22 ET · on this site +1h 36m