CHATHAM – Authorities are investigating a fuel spill at Crows Pond in North Chatham.
The incident resulted in the landing being closed until further notice due to a land-side fuel spill of unknown origin and undetermined quantity.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection officials are evaluating the extent of the spill and best course of action to remove contaminated soil.
Town officials said the spill, originally reported to the Chatham Harbormaster yesterday evening, is approximately 25 feet from the water’s edge and there is no evidence any has entered the pond.
The following is the latest statement from the town:
Crows Pond Landing remains closed until further notice due to a land-side fuel spill of unknown origin and undetermined quantity.
Personnel from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bennett Environmental, the Department of Public Works, and Fire Chief Justin Tavano will be on-site this morning to evaluate the extent of the spill and determine the best course of action to remove any contaminated soil.
The spill, originally reported to the Chatham Harbormaster yesterday evening, is approximately 25 feet from the water’s edge and there is no evidence any has entered the pond.
Anyone who may have information regarding the origin of the spill is urged to contact the Chatham Fire Department at 508-945-2323 or the Chatham Police Department’s non-emergency line at 508-945-1213.
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