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Port Angeles Residents Urged to Avoid Tap Water After Tanker Spill
PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, JUL 20 – Port Angeles issued a 'do not drink' advisory after a fuel spill contaminated Indian Creek, the city’s main water source, prompting bottled water distribution to about 20,000 residents.
- On Saturday at 8 a.m., the City of Port Angeles issued the "do not drink" advisory after fuel from Indian Creek contaminated the water supply.
- The crash occurred when the semi-truck flipped off Highway 101 into Indian Creek, as the Washington State Patrol reported, caused by Thomas Schaw failing to negotiate the turn.
- According to the Ecology estimates, over 3,000 gallons of fuel spilled, and crews deployed containment booms to limit spread.
- At Civic Field and Chene Park, bottled water is distributed until 6 p.m. for residents affected by the water advisory.
- Meanwhile, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is monitoring environmental impacts as the Washington State Department of Health plans to analyze water samples.
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