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TWRA, EPA Contain Unknown Hickman Creek Substance, Continue Testing

Officials have located where the unknown substance killing fish is entering DeKalb County’s Hickman Creek. EMA Director Charlie Parker said the product enters the creek near Edgewood Street area in Alexandria and has since been contained. However, the source not yet found. “The EPA contractors have managed to dig like almost like a well where they can put a pump ... Read More »

Substance In DeKalb’s Hickman Creek Being Tested After Several Dead Fish

DeKalb County Emergency Management urges residents to avoid the Hickman Creek area as an unknown substance in the water has killed several fish. EMA Director Charles Parker said officials from TWRA and the federal Environmental Protection Agency have been testing samples throughout the week. “TWRA has been on the scene documenting the situation and doing a fish count,” Parker said. ... Read More »