Fuel Leak at York Marina Affects Creek

By Sam Thrift Saturday, August 13, 2011

The York County Department of Fire and Life Safety and Maritime Incident Response Team helped contain an overnight diesel fuel leak Friday at the Wormley Creek Marina, located in the 1200 block of Waterview Road in the Seaford area of York County.

According to Captain Paul Long, around 7:32 a.m. the department eceived a report of a diesel fuel release. Upon arrival and investigation, it was determined that an above ground diesel fuel storage tank with underground piping that served a nearby pier area had developed a leak overnight.

The United State Coast Guard has preliminarily indicated that approximately 350 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into the soil surrounding the piping, a portion of which was released into Wormley Creek, a tributary of the York River.

According to Long, it appears that the release has been contained. Wormley Creek was closed to maritime traffic during the initial response and investigation as a precaution, but has since reopened.

Wormley Creek Marina remains closed at this time.

Residents with concerns about their property may contact the marina directly at 757-898-5060 or the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety at 757-890-3600.