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Genesee County Michigan - Flint River Spill Important Notice from the City of Flint 06 April 2024 ( news )
Genesee County , state Michigan ( By Press Release office)
Apr 06,2024
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Please see the following important notice from the City of Flint , in collaboration with the Genesee County Health Department:
On April 3 , 2024 , at 10 p . m . the City of Flint Sewer Department was notified of an oil spill into the Flint River at the Whaley Park and Dort Hwy . outfalls on the east side of the river .
The City of Flint immediately responded , and Michigan Spill placed booms in three places along the Flint River . These absorbent barriers are collecting the spilled material .
The Genesee County Health Department recommends no contact with the Flint River at this time , including fishing and recreational activities , from Dort Hwy . to Riverbank Park .
The Michigan Department of Environmental , Great Lakes , and Energy ( EGLE ) is working with the City of Flint to investigate the source of the spill . A possible source has been identified and the investigation is ongoing .
City of Flint is collecting samples to identify the spilled contaminant . The volume of the spill is yet to be determined . We will provide more information as it becomes available .
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