Municipality responds to contamination incident in Marsh Creek

The County is responding to a reported contamination incident in Marsh Creek, Picton.

“Upon notification, municipal staff attended the site and immediately implemented containment measures. At this time, the situation is considered contained,” states Mark Kerr, the County’s Communications and Consultation Supervisor. “Drinking water supplied by the

Picton Water Treatment Plant remains safe for consumption. Monitoring of the water supply will continue throughout the incident response.”

Kerr stated the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has been notified and is on site working alongside municipal operations, fire services, and water and wastewater department personnel to assess and manage the situation.

Efforts are ongoing to determine the source of the contamination.

Environmental consultants have been engaged to support cleanup efforts, and both field sampling and further investigation are underway in accordance with provincial direction.

“The municipality recommends residents keep their pets away from this area of Marsh Creek in Delhi Park through to the south side of Picton Harbour to just east of the County boat launch.”