A milky white substance was discovered in a creek in Chester County over the weekend prompting an investigation and warning to residents to stay out of the water, according to officials with West Goshen Township.
The township was informed by the West Chester Borough Public Works Department of the discharge on Saturday, Feb. 28 and was told that it was seen in the creek near Nields Street in West Chester, officials said.
An industrial site near Henderson High School in West Goshen Township was identified as the source of the substance, according to township leadership.
When crews arrived to the site, they said that they were able to quickly stop the discharge.
Officials say that the business which owns the industrial site could face fines under regulations set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and West Goshen Township.
An investigation is currently underway to identify the milky white substance, measure how much went into the creek and see what needs to be done to protect residents.
All residents and pets should stay out of Goose Creek until officials know more.