Governor Kathy Hochul responded to reports of a major environmental incident affecting Ischua Creek by directing the Department of Environmental Conservation to investigate. She also instructed the Department of Health to monitor for any risks to public health.
In her statement, Hochul said: “Following reports of a significant environmental impact to Ischua Creek, I immediately directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a thorough investigation. I’ve also directed the Department of Health to monitor for any potential risks to the public’s health. While there has been no impact on public drinking water, the team is continuing to monitor the situation closely. We are committed to ensuring our local communities and the environment they depend on are protected and are taking all appropriate action as the investigation continues. Steps must be taken to ensure accountability and to prevent such a significant incident from ever happening again.”
According to Governor Hochul, there has not been an effect on public drinking water at this time, but officials will continue monitoring conditions in case circumstances change.
The governor emphasized that measures will be taken both for accountability and prevention in order to protect local communities and their environment.
