Foam In Mahoney Creek? Batavia Officials Work To Determine Cause

BATAVIA, IL — A mysterious white foam filled in Mahoney Creek last week, prompting an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency investigation.

In an update Tuesday afternoon, Batavia officials said a local business is believed to be involved in the discharge that occurred March 8.

On Monday, city staff provided the IEPA with a safety data sheet that names the released material: Ansulite Low Viscosity 3x3 AR-AFF Foam Concentrate, an aqueous film-forming foam used to extinguish liquid fires. The business believed to be involved in the incident provided the city with the data, according to a news release.

The city retained the services of an independent environmental consultant to assist in advocating for residents and ensuring the foam is properly cleaned up by those involved.

While the investigation remains ongoing, officials recommend the community refrain from contact with the creek as a precaution.