EPA/EGLE Update Public on Diesel Spill Near US-23/US-223 Interchange

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Ottawa Lake, MI- The Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have issued another update on the Pilot gas station diesel spill that took place earlier this Spring. 

The spill occurred at the US 223 – US 23 interchange. EPA continues to monitor for any evidence of sheen and/or odor at several natural spring locations near the site. To date, no impacts from the spill have been observed.

On-site concrete removal and gravel/soil excavation continues in the rear parking lot of the site. Temporary fencing has been expanded to include all excavation areas and signage has been posted indicating areas where traffic has been rerouted on-site.

The operational period has moved from daily to weekly. EPA and/or EGLE continue to be on-site daily to provide oversight of Pilot operations.  All updates can be found on EPA’s website for the Ottawa Lake Diesel Spill.

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