The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is now cleaning up the waters off the coast of Sasa Wharf, Davao City where more than 1,500 liters of oil sludge were spilt Saturday.
Commander Roy Echeverria, station chief of PCG Davao, said the spill may have been caused by the overflowing of water from plants located nearby. He said the area has been under heavy rain since Thursday night.
"It’s coco oil sludges....galing sa septic tank umapaw dahil sa baha. The spill can really affect the Davao Gulf and its immediate environment...but there's nothing to worry about. Naagapan naman agad ng Coast Guard," he said.
Residents living near the shore are complaining of the foul odor emitted by the spill.
The PCG, however, assured residents that they have nothing to worry about since the agency has already prevented the sludge from spreading.
The PCG is now probing where the sludge actually came from. It added that they will go after the company where the spill came from.
Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
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