UPDATED: Sabotage at Bristol Township Sewer Plant?

Wednesday, 4:30 a.m.:

Councilman Rick Pluta weighed in last night on the alleged sabotage of the township’s sewer plant  saying more than anything he thinks the probability of human error is more likely in explaining the 600 gallon leak at the plant found Monday.

“I think its disingenuous of our township manager to go right to the sabotage charge when there is an investigation still under way.  Every time there’s a problem there, people go right to the sabotage charge, this problem is not unique to this township,” There’ nothing there to support that charge. he said.

Councilwoman Amber Longhitano, when initially contacted by LevittowNow wanted to respect the ongoing police investigation before commenting publicly, said once she was made aware of public statement’s, by her colleagues, “welcome to Bristol politics! Astounding!   I’ll have more to say after the investigation.”

Extra security measures are being taken at the plant by the township and the police investigation is ongoing

Original story:

A 600-gallon spill at the Bristol Township sewer plant in Croydon looks to be very suspicious township officials are saying tonight.

Township Manager Bill McCauley told the Courier Times the incident could be “sabotage” and that Bristol Township police are investigating that allegation.

Attempts to reach the township manager for further comment have been unsuccessful so far.

Councilman Tony Tucker said ” I don’t know all the details, what I do know is there was a leak of 6oo gallons of sodium hypochlorite solution, a form of industrial bleach.” Tucker said Councilman Rick Pluta called inform him.

“A major spill…makes me wonder what’s going on down there,” said Tucker

“We heard a valve was opened and the solution leaked out,”  said Councilman Craig Bowen. But there is no danger or health hazard  for the public at large he was quick to point out.

I really don’t have much to offer in details, but what I can say is its under police investigation and looks to be an act of vandalism, it’s really not adding up, he said.

The incident comes only days after presentation by officials from Alaimo group and M & B Environmental made to the township council saying progress has been made in solving some of the ongoing issues at the plant.

Two separate high-placed sources, who requested not to be identified, said its silly season out here and the balance of power in the township is up for grabs, hinting at someone willfully undermining sewer plant operations.

More details as they come in.