Officials in New Albany, Indiana responded to reports of a chemical spill in Fall Run Creek that turned the water a bright blue. The name of the company responsible has not been released but they are cooperating with authorities. The company is responsible for paying for the cleanup of the creek. At this time, no marine animals appear to have been affected by the spill. The exact chemical released into the water has not been released. Crews are working to vacuum the discolored water and haul it away in secure tanks. Dams were deployed upstream to prevent the chemical spill from spreading.
What’s in the water? Investigators say chemical spill turned Indiana creek bright blue