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Decatur residents are calling for a reevaluation of ADM's carbon capture project, initiated in 2021, due to undisclosed leaks that could jeopardize drinking water safety. Although the EPA confirmed a March 2024 leak did not affect drinking water, residents allege ADM failed to disclose this information during negotiations for a 99-year easement. City Council member Dave Horn stressed the importance of transparency regarding the project's risks and costs.