West River Fish Consumption Advisory

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has issued a public health advisory for the West River due to a fuel oil spill. The advisory urges residents to avoid consuming fish caught in the affected portion of the river. This action is taken to protect public health from potential contaminants in the fish.

Consumers and recreational users of the West River should be aware of this advisory and refrain from eating fish caught in the affected area. The duration of the advisory is not specified, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the spill's impact and cleanup efforts. Public health authorities are monitoring the situation.