Roseland town hall to address water safety after Smitty's Supply explosion (opens original article in a new tab)

A town hall meeting in Roseland addresses water safety concerns following an explosion at Smitty's Supply, with testing showing safe drinking water but ongoing issues with chemical contamination in local ponds and rivers.

• Testing found safe drinking water but high levels of contaminants in Joey Lombardo Pond and Tangipahoa River.
• The explosion's effects persist due to drainage systems carrying chemicals into local waterways.
• Residents and local leaders sought independent testing after perceived failures by the EPA.