State environmental and health officials are warning the public to avoid Flint Creek downstream of Dewey Avenue after reports of several hundred dead fish were discovered in the waterway.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), working with the state Department of Health, announced the advisory on Wednesday as part of its ongoing response to the August 30 fire at the Eco Operations facility in Gorham.
Until further notice, the public is urged to avoid all contact with Flint Creek through the Canandaigua Outlet — including fishing, boating, swimming, and fish consumption.
DEC says field teams are monitoring water quality and assessing impacts to aquatic life. At this time, there is no indication of impacts to public drinking water supplies.
Officials are encouraging residents to report unusual fish or wildlife observations by calling DEC at 800-457-7362.
The agency says it will continue working with local, state, and federal partners as the investigation and response move forward.
