Bell’s Brewery Owner Larry Bell Comments That Local Dredging May End His Business

Despite the order from the EPA, Enbridge must wait for approval to dredge the sites from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The DEQ has already received permitting applications, but many Comstock residents and business owners are hoping the project is called off.

That includes Larry Bell, owner of Bell’s Brewery Inc, who is worried that his facility will be negatively impacted by the nearby proposed work site.

"It’s very important for us to have clean water and clean air around the facility," Bell said. "That water will flow right into my brewery. That air will blow right into my brewery. I’m here to oppose this project in no uncertain terms." 

Bell said he is concerned that unclean air and water from the site will cause production of beer to shut down.

"I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my business career, but I’ve never thought I’d lose my business," he said. "This makes me worried I’ll lose my business. People will not want to buy my beer if they think it might be contaminated."
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