An estimated 8,100 gallons of latex finishing material, a water-soluble acrylic polymer solution, was released into the creek.
The estimated amount released will be updated as response and recovery efforts continue, officials said.There is no word yet on what the source is.
In the meantime, Coast Guard personnel advised the public to stay away from the area where cleanup operations are underway. As efforts continue, the Coast Guard says it is coordinating with local and federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to investigate the incident.
"We are working with the responsible party and local and federal agencies to ensure a safe response effort," said Capt. Jonathan Theel, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay. "We are also working with our State counterparts in Pennsylvania."Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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