This type of drill does not utilize a tower to facilitate the drilling operation. A nearby spring was found to be contaminated with what appeared to be heating oil. The EPA OSC requested OPA funds to initiate clean-up actions at the spring and creek. After oil contaminated soil in creek bottom was removed, a semi-permanent underflow structure was constructed in the creek downstream from the spring. OSC and contractor have continued to monitor and cleanup up oil as needed in the creek.
Oil continues to come out of the spring.
The contractor continues to remove the oil from the creek at 3-week intervals or sooner if required. Additionally, if practical, the dye trace test will be initiated.