Coast Guard Responds To Oil Spill In San Jacinto River

KINGWOOD, TX — U.S. Coast Guard crews spent Wednesday cleaning an oil spill in the San Jacinto River after a pipe ruptured in the area of Aqua Vista and Timberline in Kingwood.

The incident was reported at about 8:30 a.m., when according to KPRC, a landscaping crew hit the pipe while working in the area. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

Crews said the ruptured pipe caused a spill that resulted in a 200-foot sheen on the water, according to KPRC.

A private company was called in to assist the Coast Guard with the clean up, KTRK reported.

The spill was contained by 2:30 p.m.

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