Following a jet fuel leak that has raised public safety and environmental concerns, Bucks County Commissioners are demanding a shutdown of the compromised pipeline in Upper Makefield Township. As the county's official website reported, the commissioners have taken a firm stance in defense of the residents, whose well water was contaminated by the leak.
The shutdown call was made official in a letter addressed to Energy Transfer CEO Thomas Long, which strongly emphasized unity with the community. The Commissioners stated, "We stand in solidarity with the affected residents of Upper Makefield Township," and operations should not resume until an independent authority can verify the pipeline's safety. Energy Transfer has been asked to adhere to a resolution passed by Upper Makefield's Board of Supervisors on February 13, including demands for a comprehensive remediation plan, as Bucks County's official website reported
Understandably, there's a deep worry spreading across Upper Makefield neighborhoods. Residents have reported smelling gas in their water, a concerning sign of lingering contamination. Echoing these sentiments, the Commissioners have requested independent well water testing to alleviate residents’ doubts about the accuracy of Energy Transfer's internal testing.
Cooperation from Energy Transfer is anticipated, and Bucks County awaits its response. As the situation unfolds, more information will likely become available.
