2023-08-19 15:54:15
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has confirmed that a recent spill of less than 50 gallons of diesel fuel on the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek in North Canton and Canton has not resulted in any harm to fish or other environmental impacts. significant. The incident, which occurred Wednesday night, led to immediate action by state EPA and Stark County emergency response teams.
To prevent the fuel from spreading further, floating booms were deployed in the water near Fulton Road NW in Canton. These booms are designed to contain and control the glare caused by diesel fuel spillage. The responsible company will be responsible for the costs associated with cleaning up the shine and ensuring that appropriate response measures are taken.
The Ohio EPA is closely monitoring the cleanup efforts, which are being performed by an approved company under contract to the responsible company. It is important to note that although the spill occurred, rapid containment and mitigation measures have been implemented to minimize potential damage to the local environment.
The Ohio EPA emphasizes its commitment to protecting the environment and holding accountable those found responsible for incidents like this. Their goal is to ensure proper cleanup procedures are followed and any necessary remediation is made to address the impact of such spills.
Overall, the rapid response by both Ohio EPA and the responsible company, in coordination with local emergency response teams, has effectively prevented any significant damage to the affected water body and its ecosystem.
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