Munster, IN – Emergency crews remained on site Friday near two inactive BP pipelines in Munster after a sheen was discovered in local stormwater catch basins, prompting an ongoing response from BP and the Munster Fire Department.
According to a press release from the Munster Fire Department, BP response teams have deployed absorbent booms to collect the sheen and established air monitoring as a precaution. No elevated air readings have been detected so far, and no sheen has been observed in Hart Ditch.
Crews also placed a containment boom across Hart Ditch as a safeguard. Officials said response operations are expected to continue through the weekend, with residents in the area likely to notice increased traffic tied to the cleanup effort.
Authorities urged residents to avoid direct contact with the sheen and follow instructions from on-site responders. The fire department stressed that public safety and environmental protection remain the top priority during the investigation.
BP and the Munster Fire Department said updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Residents with questions can contact BP Pipeline or the Munster Fire Department at (219) 836-6960.
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