Treating drinking water to tackle multiple pollutants could prevent more than 50,000 cancer cases in the U.S., a new study found.

The July 14 chemical leak at GFS Chemicals that resulted in a shelter-in-place order for people in Franklinton involved hydrogen bromide, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency told The Dispatch.

Columbus fire issued a shelter-in-place order July 14 around GFS Chemicals in Franklinton following a release of a toxic yellow gas cloud on June 14.

Columbus fire issued a shelter-in-place order July 14 around GFS Chemicals in Franklinton following a release of a toxic yellow gas cloud on June 14.