Lake Hopatcong Fuel Spill Came From Trucking Company

JEFFERSON, NJ — A trucking company is behind the diesel fuel spill on Lake Hopatcong, the Daily Record reported.

Valiant Contracting reportedly told officials they had a diesel spill two weeks ago, and cleaned up the surrounding soil on the northern end of the lake. They will be responsible for clean-up costs, NJ Herald reported.

An oil sheen was reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hotline over the weekend. It's not clear how much fuel was spilled, because even a small amount can cause a large sheen.

Clean-up work is currently under way, and is expected to take up to two weeks, depending on weather, the report says.

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