HEALTHJun 17 · 22:32 UTCLAISTErin Stone

Compton oil recycling facility cited by air quality regulators

Air quality regulators cited World Oil Recycling in Compton for pollution rule violations and equipment leaks after receiving over 70 odor complaints. The facility, located in a high-pollution, low-income area with elevated asthma rates, faces potential fines or litigation and has a history of regulatory issues, including a 2019 EPA settlement.

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