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Maryland Demands Answers as Fuel Leak Persists From Joint Base Andrews

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Maryland environmental regulators confirmed that diesel-range hydrocarbons continue to leak into Piscataway Creek from Joint Base Andrews more than six months after the initial spill was reported. Despite the base's assertion that it has isolated the damaged fuel system and halted the leak, water testing across multiple locations remains positive for fuel contamination. This ongoing situation has persisted for over six months, prompting continued demands for answers from the facility and state authorities regarding the source of the persistent contamination.

Key points

• Water testing across several locations continues to show diesel-range hydrocarbons flushing into Piscataway Creek even after the base says it halted the leak.
• Maryland environmental regulators confirmed that jet fuel continues to seep into Piscataway Creek from Joint Base Andrews more than six months after the spill was reported.

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Testing coverage spans multiple locations but specific data on exact contamination levels or precise timelines for each site are not provided in the evidence.

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