Coast Guard responds to Bucks County for release of hazardous material in Otter Creek

BRISTOL, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Coast Guard personnel responded to the discharge of hazardous materials into Otter Creek in Bristol on Saturday afternoon.

The Coast Guard was notified round 11:40 p.m. Friday in regards to the launch and dispatched a workforce of air pollution responders.

An estimated 8,100 gallons of latex ending materials, a water-soluble acrylic polymer resolution, was launched into the creek. Officers say there’s a most potential launch of 12,000 gallons.

The estimated quantity launched can be up to date as response and restoration efforts proceed, officers mentioned.

Authorities additionally say the supply of the discharge has been secured and is below investigation.

There isn’t a phrase but on what the supply is.

Within the meantime, Coast Guard personnel suggested the general public to keep away from the world the place cleanup operations are underway.

As efforts proceed, the Coast Guard says it’s coordinating with native and federal companies, together with the U.S. Environmental Safety Company, Pennsylvania Division of Environmental Safety, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Fee, and the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to research the incident.

“We’re working with the accountable social gathering and native and federal companies to make sure a secure response effort,” mentioned Capt. Jonathan Theel, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay. “We’re additionally working with our State counterparts in Pennsylvania.”

There have been no stories of injured or affected wildlife from the incident.