A small stream in Penndel Borough and parts of Middletown Township had oil spill into it over the weekend.
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On Sunday, there was an unintentional release of motor oil that contaminated the Mill Creek, Penndel Borough Chief of Police Sean Perry said.
The Penndel Borough Police Department, the Penndel Borough Fire Marshal, firefighters from Penndel and Middletown, the Bucks County Hazmat Team, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection were called to the scene.
Following the identification of the spill source, the property owner was notified, and immediate containment measures were put in place, Perry said.
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The firefighters and hazmat team successfully contained the spill, the chief said.
The property owner was coordinating with state officials as on Monday morning to hire a state-approved contractor for the stream and property cleanup, according to Perry.
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“Hazardous material containment methods are in place on the property and in the creek to contain the spilled oil. These containment methods will be maintained and changed periodically by the contracted company until the surface water is cleaned thoroughly, Perry said.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection have been overseeing the containment and cleanup.
Credit: PA DEP
The Mill Creek runs through the area and toward the Delaware River.
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No drinking water is reported to be impacted.
As of Monday, borough authorities issued recommendations for residents to protect their families and properties.
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The recommendations include avoiding letting children play in the stream, discouraging pets from drinking or entering the stream, and refraining from using stream water for drinking or irrigation purposes.
Residents with questions or concerns about the incident can contact the borough at 215-757-5152.
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For inquiries regarding the cleanup process, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Regional Office can be called at 484-250-5900.
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