We have an update now on that oil spill in Lovedale, Elizabeth Township. PennDOT is confirming it was one of their vehicles involved in the spill at the Lovedale stockpile, PennDOT tells KDKA Radio that as soon as they became aware of the spill, they immediately contacted HAZMAT and the DEP for cleanup. The PennDOT tanker leaked about a thousand gallons of D-3 oil, described as a binding agent similar to glue that solidifies quickly. It sank to the bottom of Wylie Run, which runs into the Mon River. DEP officials say the spill led to a fish kill and has also affected plant life in the area. Officials say they will continue to monitor the situation.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is monitoring the impact of a leak this week in Lovedale.
The DEP confirms that about a thousand gallons of D-3 oil leaked from a tanker truck, into Wylie Run, which is a tributary to the Mon River.
D-3 is described as a binding agent similar to glue that solidifies quickly. It sank to the bottom of the waterway.
A clean-up crew is removing affected plant life and other contaminated areas.
he agency says a fish kill was observed.
Three Rivers Waterkeepers defers to the DEP and the Fish and Boat Commission but describes the number of dead fish as "significant."
Fish in Wylie Run were killed
Fish in Wylie Run were killed
