Spill Now Believed to be Accidental
Although emergency crews first thought the oil spill on Hedgehog Lane this morning was malicious, police now believe a valve was accidentally opened, according to Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer. She said the investigation is continuing.
Bauer tells WESB and The HERO that up to 1,400 gallons of oil spilled from a Schreiner Oil & Gas Company tank near 158 Hedgehog Lane. The incident was reported at 10:52 a.m.
The operation is run by Aiello Brothers.
Bauer said three vacuum trucks are still on the scene working on containment, and that another environmental cleanup company is coming in to help.
Just over two weeks ago Schreiner was ordered by DEP to provide a permanent solution to water supply issues at two homes the company’s drilling activity impacted near Hedgehog Lane.
DEP had previously determined that Schreiner was responsible for affecting water supplies at other homes in the area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNSdHdoOWsI
Bauer tells WESB and The HERO that up to 1,400 gallons of oil spilled from a Schreiner Oil & Gas Company tank near 158 Hedgehog Lane. The incident was reported at 10:52 a.m.
The operation is run by Aiello Brothers.
Bauer said three vacuum trucks are still on the scene working on containment, and that another environmental cleanup company is coming in to help.
Just over two weeks ago Schreiner was ordered by DEP to provide a permanent solution to water supply issues at two homes the company’s drilling activity impacted near Hedgehog Lane.
DEP had previously determined that Schreiner was responsible for affecting water supplies at other homes in the area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNSdHdoOWsI
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