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The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remains closed for a safety review to safely remove hazardous lead azide, with no public danger and no timeline for reopening.
The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown remains closed as officials conduct a safety review to safely remove lead azide, a hazardous munitions chemical.
The Army, working with federal and state partners, is developing a secure plan with experts in munitions, engineering, and environmental safety.
No immediate public danger exists, and worker and community safety is prioritized.
Coordination with emergency responders and regulators continues, with updates provided as needed.
No timeline has been set for resuming operations.
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La Planta de Municiones del Ejército de Iowa permanece cerrada para una revisión de seguridad para eliminar de forma segura el azido de plomo peligroso, sin peligro público y sin cronograma para reabrir.