Port Angeles, WA lifts 'do not drink' water order after fuel tanker spill
Fuel Spill Prompts "Do Not Drink" Order in Port Angeles, WA
A major fuel spill in Port Angeles has led to a "Do Not Drink" water order for all city water customers after a semi-truck carrying 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned into Indian Creek. Residents are advised to use bottled water for all consumption and food preparation, with distribution sites open at Civic Field and Shane Park until 6 p.m. PDT.
PORT ANGELES, Wash. - On Sunday, the city of Port Angeles issued a "do not drink" water order for its water customers following a significant fuel spill into Indian Creek. The order came in the wake of a semi-truck crash on Friday evening that resulted in the spill.
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The incident occurred when a semi-truck carrying fuel flipped over off Highway 101 and landed in Indian Creek. While the exact amount of fuel that entered the water remains unknown, officials estimate that up to 10,000 gallons may have been involved.
Crews quickly deployed containment booms to prevent the spread of the fuel, but testing of the water remained ongoing as directed by the Washington State Department of Health.
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The city issued the order out of an abundance of caution, advising residents not to drink tap water or use it for brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice, or preparing food. This advisory extended to pets as well, urging residents to use bottled water for all consumption needs.
Tap water remained safe for some activities, the city said in a statement, including bathing, showering, flushing toilets, and doing laundry.
The city stepped in to establish two distribution sites for bottled water at Civic Field on South Ray Street and Chene Park on South G Street. These sites remained open until 6 p.m. to assist affected residents.
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The truck driver involved in the crash was not seriously injured. Governor Bob Ferguson visited the site around noon on Saturday.
The "do not drink" order only impacted city water customers and does not apply to PUD customers, who remained unaffected by the spill.
Local authorities and health officials continue to monitor the situation closely, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Source: Information in this story came from the City of Port Angeles website.
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