Spill in South Louisiana bayou. 

Here's what we know.

Colin Campo, Houma Courier-Thibodaux Daily Comet
Sat, July 27, 2024 

Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity.

An spill has been found in Bayou Lafourche near Raceland.

According to Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water Executive Director Dustin Rabalais, around 9 a.m. the district was alerted to a spill within the bayou around LA 90. Speaking on the phone, en route to the spill, the director said it is unknown if the spill is contained at this time. He said he has already been in touch with the water treatment facilities and there is no danger to the drinking water.

“That is indeed the case, we’re on scene, we’re trying to figure out the source and get it cleaned up,” Rabalais said. “We’ve already been in touch with the water districts and they are all aware.”

Crews examine an oil spill in Bayou Lafourche.

Rabalais said the district has been in touch with environmental cleanup groups and they are on their way to the location. The source of the spill is unknown at this time.

Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson is also on his way to the scene, and said the parish government would be putting out information about the spill.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.

This article originally appeared on The Courier: Spill in South Louisiana Bayou. Here's what we know.