Environmental groups, including the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the Highlands Conservancy, have filed a federal lawsuit against Amsted Graphite Materials LLC. The suit alleges repeated violations of the Clean Water Act at the company's Harrison County facility, which produces carbon and graphite materials. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order to force the manufacturer to comply with water discharge permits and pay civil penalties. The legal action aims to protect the East Fork River and surrounding communities from toxic pollutants that threaten aquatic life and local businesses.
