DEP Investigating Spill Into Greene County Creek

Officials with the Greene County Emergency Management Office say they have been notified of a spill in the creek that runs parallel to Dunns Station Road in Washington Township.  They say the spill affects property east of 967 Dunns Station Road towards Ruff Creek.  At this time, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has determined the spill came from a drill cutting pit that overflowed.  Work is being done for Consol Coal which is in the process of constructing a ventilation air shaft.  Samples were taken and the results are pending.  Emergency Management officials say if residents in that area have any concerns about livestock or wells that may be affected, they can call the DEP at 724-925-5500.