Possible Oil Spill In Benzie County On Cold Creek

Posted: Apr 07, 2014 4:20 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 15, 2014 11:37 AM EDT

Developing news in Benzie County where the Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a possible oil spill.

An oily sheen can be seen in the Cold Creek in downtown Beulah, not far from Crystal Lake.

Pictures show booms in the water, and an oily substance near the water's edge.

But the DEQ says they still aren't sure if it is in fact oil or something else.

The DEQ says the substance could be a number of things, but didn't want to elaborate until they've met with the team who's been on scene for the last couple of days. They will meet Tuesday.

9&10 News will bring you continuing coverage as new details come in.

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By John Upton

We told you about the drawn-out spill of 241 barrels of natural gas liquids earlier this year at a Williams Energy plant that handles fracked gas in Colorado. It turns out that Parachute Creek and its wildlife weren’t the only things exposed to cancer-causing benzene because of the accident.

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John Upton is a science fan and green news boffin who tweets, posts articles toFacebook, and blogs about ecology. He welcomes reader questions, tips, and incoherent rants: johnupton@gmail.com.