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In 1980, Wade dump owner Melvin Wade, was convicted of risking a catastrophe, failing to prevent a catastrophe, and violating the Clean Water Act by polluting the Delaware River. He was sentenced to one to two years in prison and fined $30,000. He is shown, living in an abandoned house.

In 1980, Wade dump owner Melvin Wade, was convicted of risking a catastrophe, failing to prevent a catastrophe, and violating the Clean Water Act by polluting the Delaware River. He was sentenced to one to two years in prison and fined $30,000. He is shown, living in an abandoned house.