Connecticut Department of Public Health warns against eating fish caught in West River

State Health Dept. Advises Against Eating Fish From West River After Fuel Spill

“This advisory is being issued as a precaution following a recent fuel oil spill,” said Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani. “Residents should avoid consuming fish from this section of the West River while the odor and taste of the fish are impacted from the spill.”

CT health officials warn against eating fish caught in West River after West Haven oil spill

The precautionary advisory is in effect for the next two weeks, officials said.

Connecticut Department of Public Health warns against eating fish caught in West River

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) is warning people not to eat fish caught in the West River in West Haven and New Haven.  The precautionary advisory is because of a tanker truck spilling fuel into the river following a rollover crash on Sawmill Road on Feb. 26. The [...]

Fishing advisory in effect after West Haven oil spill

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a safety warning for fish caught in the West River in the area of New Haven and West Haven. The precautionary advisory comes after a truck carrying oil crashed last week, spilling oil that ended up in the river. The warning will last two weeks or longer and cover the sections upstream of Derby Avenue and downstream to Kimberly Avenue, officials said. There is also a statewide advisory …