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City Issues New Civil Penalty in Brenntag Contamination Case

Durham staff reported ongoing enforcement actions against Brenntag Mid-South over contamination entering the City’s stormwater system, including a newly issued $113,000 civil penalty for continued violations. The site is now under scrutiny from multiple state environmental agencies as remediation and monitoring continue.

Document date · May 21, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$113,000 (civil penalty)
Contract type
OTHER
Renewal
Previous civil penalties were suspended contingent on compliance; the City retains authority to assess suspended amounts and additional penalties if violations persist, under its Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
Durham City Council Minutes May 21, 2026

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Who was awarded the government contract by City of Durham?

Brenntag Mid-south was awarded this government contract by City of Durham, as recorded on May 21, 2026. The contract value is $113,000 (civil penalty).

How much is the Brenntag Mid-south contract with City of Durham worth?

The Brenntag Mid-south contract with City of Durham is valued at $113,000 (civil penalty).

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This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Durham City Council Minutes May 21, 2026 (Minutes), dated May 21, 2026 from City of Durham. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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