Cleanup underway after oil spill in Waterford

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Cleanup underway after oil spill in Waterford

Crews in the Waterford area are actively engaged in cleanup operations following a significant oil and fuel spill that occurred at Lock 2 in the canal on Thursday. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reported that a boat was spilling mixed petroleum while being held at the lock. The owner of the vessel quickly worked to address everything. There is no immediate threat to the surrounding environment or communities, investigators said. However, the situation is being closely watched.

Crews in the Waterford area are cleaning up a significant oil and fuel spill that occurred at Lock 2 in the canal on Thursday.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reported that a boat was spilling mixed petroleum while being held at the lock. The owner of the vessel quickly worked to address everything.

There is no immediate threat to the surrounding environment or communities, investigators said. However, the situation is being closely watched.