Green Little Conestoga Creek Caused HazMat Incident In Lancaster County: Officials (Update)

HazMat crews were called to an incident involving food dye and Little Conestoga Creek, on Saturday morning, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.

An environmental fire rescue pick-up truck on the scene of a HazMat investigation of the apparently bright green water suddenly flowing in the West Branch of Little Conestoga Creek.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company @HazMat2*

A map showing the West Branch Little Conestoga Creek near Fieldgate Drive and Hershey Mill Road; where emergency crews, including HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company (pictured), were called on Saturday, Nov. 25. — A map showing the West Branch Little Conestoga Creek near Fieldgate Drive and Hershey Mill Road; where emergency crews, including HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company (pictured), were called on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company @HazMat2 (overlay); Google Maps (Satellite)*

Jillian Pikora

11/25/2023 9:47 a.m.

Emergency crews were called to a "hazmat incident" near the West Branch Little Conestoga Creek in the area of Fieldgate Drive and Hershey Mill Road, in Manor Township, Mountville at 8:06 a.m. on Nov. 25, LCWC dispatchers said.

Five fire engines, one police duty officer, and the HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company remained on the scene as of 9:30 a.m.

After hours of mystery, around 1: 30 p.m. Mountville Fire Company No. 1 shared the news about the situation, "The little Conestoga Creek May be green for a little while longer, but the PA DEP and HazMat 2 have tested the water and confirmed that no further action is required. It is a food-grade green dye."

The dye came from a nearby farm, officials explained. HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company noted in a release, "There is no concern for impact to the public or any drinking water. As well, there is no impact to wildlife that has been noted."

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