(New England, ND) — State officials are monitoring a chemical spill into the Cannonball River near New England. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says an undetermined amount of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of chemicals were released into the waterway yesterday. Authorities report that a botched agricultural implement in the area led to the spill. The public is advised to avoid recreational activities within a one-mile radius of the incident until further notice. NDDEQ officials will provide updates once water sample results confirm the area is safe.
