The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has determined that no further cleanup or follow-up testing is necessary following an October spill that affected Lyerly Creek in Summerville.
In an update released by the City of Summerville, officials said the EPD reached its conclusion after a month of daily water testing at locations both upstream and downstream from the spill site.
Laboratory analysis found readings consistent with the initial reports that food-grade soy oil had been released from a trucking facility.
Importantly, testing also ruled out the presence of raw sewage in the waterway, addressing concerns raised following the incident.
The city said the EPD has officially advised that no additional remediation or testing is required.
City officials thanked residents for reporting the initial concerns and for their patience while city crews and state environmental officials monitored the waterway and worked to ensure the safety of local waterways.