Sediment leaves a PGE dewatering structure into the Loyalsock Creek. This discharge is in violation of the Clean Streams Law, according to the DEP. (click for larger version)
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) has served a notice of violation of the PA Clean Streams Law to Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) for causing sediment pollution in the Loyalsock Creek north of Montoursville (Lycoming County). PGE is constructing a natural gas pipeline, a freshwater pipeline, and withdraws fresh water for Marcellus Shale-related activities at the site. On September 5 (Labor Day), a heavy rainstorm caused the failure of erosion and sedimentation controls. A sediment plume appeared in Loyalsock Creek for several miles downstream of the construction site.
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