Fuel spill contaminates water body in Ontario community, cleanup underway

Fuel spill contaminates water body in Ontario community, cleanup underway

Prince Edward County authorities say a fuel spill near Main and Bowery streets in Picton has contaminated Marsh Creek. Cleanup crews and officials are investigating the cause.

Prince Edward County: Fuel spill source of contamination at Marsh Creek

Prince Edward County says it has identified the source of contamination in Marsh Creek in Picton as a fuel spill near the intersection of Picton Main Street and Bowery Street. The county says in a release that fuel entered the stormwater system and flowed to Marsh Creek. A clean-up crew is currently on scene at Picton Main Street cleaning up the spill, where containment measures continue to be in place in the area. Drinking water supplied by the…