Alcoa Pollution Worldwide – A detailed history of toxic operations 

Literature provided to Yadkin Riverkeeper by Alcoa states: "Alcoa has a proven track record as a good environmental steward. Alcoa takes its environmental responsibility seriously and has earned an outstanding reputation locally, nationally and globally for its commitment to protecting the environment." Below is an interactive map showing Alcoa’s pollution worldwide. Click on each Google Map point for additional information and video links. If you are aware of pollution in your area as a result of Alcoa’s past or current operations, email riverkeeper@yadkinriverkeeper.org with the pollution site and your source and we will incorporate it into the map. Please click here to see the full-size map.

Alcoa, by its own admission, has polluted the Badin Lake area. They are now applying to lease the rights to the water for another 50 years but have not agreed to clean up the area. Please express your concern to Governor Bev Perdue or find out more about the situation.

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