It is being contained using absorbent pads, as well as booms. Skimmer operations continue. Water sampling continues at the seep site as well. For safety reasons and in an effort to give nature a chance to repair, the public is advised to stay away from Whatcom Falls Park. Contractors and other personnel will be working there today.
Conditions are sensitive while isolating the affected pipe.
Plans are being developed to reopen the park and all surrounding streets. Maintain and implement waste management plan. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Ecology are on site. Significant amount of gasoline released downstream and ignited. Fires burning in isolated areas, but under control.