Controversial ROCKWOOL Facility Permit Approved Near Kearneysville
DEP approves controversial permit request for ROCKWOOL facility in Jefferson County
Charleston Gazette-Mail | Thursday, July 10, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has granted a contentious air quality permit for a new stone wool insulation manufacturing facility operated by ROCKWOOL near Kearneysville. Local residents express concerns about the potential pollution impacts on nearby communities, including Charles Town and Ranson, raising alarms among environmental advocates and community members who worry about health and environmental consequences. Published by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, this decision has stirred significant debate among those living in proximity to the proposed site.