Maryland presses Air Force base over persistent fuel leak

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Maryland environmental regulators say jet fuel continues to seep into Piscataway Creek from Joint Base Andrews more than six months after the spill was reported, despite the base's assurances that it has isolated the damaged fuel system and stopped the leak. The Maryland Department of the Environment said it "remains deeply concerned about the ongoing environmental" situation, demanding answers as the leak persists.

Why it matters：A persistent on-base fuel spill highlights gaps in how military installations manage and report environmental contamination affecting public waterways.

Key points

  • Jet fuel is still entering Piscataway Creek, regulators say.
  • The spill was reported more than six months ago.
  • The state says the base's isolation claims have not stopped it.

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