The Lanxess chemical plant in Charleston’s Neck area has experienced five leaks of highly toxic substances since 2018 that were reported to state health officials but not to the nearby Rosemont community, according to the summary of a new state report made public.
A North Charleston civil rights activist wants the Lanxess chemical company to close its facility near Rosemont or buy residents’ homes so they can move away from the accident-plagued plant.