PCG: Dark water in Occ. Mindoro’s Mamburao coast not from oil spill
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has ruled out an oil spill as the cause of discolored water and foul odor reported along portions of the coastline in Barangay Talabaan, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.
PCG Station Occidental Mindoro conducted an on-site inspection following public reports of dark-colored water and stinking smell in the area.
This was done together with the Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Unit and Coast Guard Sub-Station Mamburao.
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During the ocular assessment, authorities observed that a sandbar had partially blocked the river mouth, restricting the natural flow of water into the sea.
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Accumulated silt, mud, stagnant water and decaying organic matter were also found in the vicinity.
Based on initial findings, the PCG said the dark water and foul odor are likely caused by stagnant water and decomposing materials — conditions exacerbated by the current hot weather.
“Our initial observation shows no indication of an oil spill in the area,” the PCG staid in a statement.
It added that the discoloration appears to be the result of accumulated organic matter and reduced water flow due to the sandbar. /apl
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