Update on Fuel Odor Situation at Grenloch Lake
Update on Fuel Odor Situation at Grenloch Lake
The Gloucester Township Police Department and Gloucester Township Fire Departments have responded to assist The New Jersey Transit Police, which is the lead agency on this incident, who is investigating a confirmed diesel fuel leak at the NJ transit bus garage in Washington Township. At this time we have been told by Camden County Health Officials that there is no danger to public safety. 75Representatives from Aqua and NJ American Water have confirmed that the water in Gloucester Township is safe for consumption. A private environmental cleanup company is on the scene working to mitigate the spill. At this time we are receiving many calls at the Police Department. It would be helpful if you could refrain from calling the Department in reference to this incident unless it is an emergency. Please monitor this system and your local media outlets for the latest information.
Hotline for Wildlife Affected by Spill: call 973-275-5555
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New Jersey Transit Fuel Spill Update for 1000 hours on 11 February 2012
On Site Yesterday:
N. Caiazza – NJ Transit Environmental Services
R. McKelvey – Maritime Alliance Group, Inc.
Clean Venture – Total of 39 personnel
Robert Lin - Hatch Mott MacDonald
Dan Cooke - Amec
In addition to 39 workers (including 3 supervisors), Clean Venture had 4 boats and 2 John Deere 4X4’s. Following is yesterday’s work status for each area of concern:
- 1. Route 42 Outfall – This area will be monitored until Monday.
- Rt. 168 Wetlands –Clearing of oily debris from the stream and banks continues.
- Grenloch Lake – Hard boom 1000’ A small pocket of oil approximately 5’x10’ was found on the water surface on the east side in the vicinity of the chiropractor office which was cleaned up. Crews continue flushing and oily debris removal in several areas.
- Lakeland Road South – This area will be monitored until further notice. Any items discovered during the monitoring will be addressed accordingly. \
- Lakeland Road North – Crews continue to work as directed on the east side of the stream. West side of the stream will be thoroughly inspected Monday.
- Blackwood Lake – Hard boom 400’ This area will be monitored until further notice. Any items discovered during monitoring will be addressed accordingly.
- Good Intent Road South – Hard boom 100’ This area will be monitored until further notice. Any items discovered during monitoring will be addressed accordingly.
Nick Caiazza, Robert Lin, Dan Cooke and Ray McKelvey conducted a site inspection of areas of concern that have been identified. During this site inspection sampling points were chosen which will be used to begin water and sediment sampling next week as part of an ecological assessment.
Tri-State Bird Rescue was on site and rescued one turtle for treatment.
No calls were received from the hotline yesterday.
Public Questions or comment hot line number is 1.800.626.7433 .
Clean Venture will have 6 employees on site both weekend days.
The next update will be issued on 13 February 2012 at 1000.