Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials have confirmed that there are no drinking water intakes near the site of the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collision that could compromise drinking water quality. This assurance comes from a statement by EPA spokesperson Shaun Eagan.
At least two regional EPA officials are currently in the field working alongside the US Coast Guard (USCG) to provide support. They are actively involved in identifying possible discharges of oil and assisting in determining the contents of the shipping containers involved in the collision, as stated by Eagan.
While the USCG is leading the efforts for any discharge cleanup, EPA staff are on-site to offer additional personnel and equipment if needed. They are prepared to assist in addressing any potential sources of discharges of oil or hazardous materials from the containers, pending requests from the USCG or the state of Maryland.
