西弗吉尼亚州韦恩县的变压器漏油造成水危机, 影响2400户人家, A transformer oil spill in West Virginia's Wayne County caused a water crisis affecting 2,400 homes, with no safe drinking water despite testing, due to contamination and freezing weather.

西弗吉尼亚州韦恩县的水危机在1月16日有近5 000加仑的变压器油漏入十二极溪后持续存在,很可能是由于一个封闭的矿址分站发生破坏。 A water crisis in Wayne County, West Virginia, persists after nearly 5,000 gallons of transformer oil leaked into Twelvepole Creek on January 16, likely due to vandalism at a closed mine site substation. 尽管在供水系统中没有发现矿物油,但发现了碳氢化合物,为大约2,400个家庭保留了“不污染”建议。 Though no mineral oil was found in the water system, hydrocarbons were detected, keeping a "Do Not Consume" advisory in place for about 2,400 homes. 冷冻的天气延误了测试和清理工作。 Freezing weather delayed testing and cleanup. 居民得到应急用水、淋浴和洗衣服务。 Residents receive emergency water, showers, and laundry services. 为小费提供2500美元的奖励。 A $2,500 reward is offered for tips. Hicks & Hicks律师事务所和环境倡导者Erin Brockovich正在帮助居民,为可能采取的法律行动收集证据。 Law firm Hicks & Hicks and environmental advocate Erin Brockovich are aiding residents, gathering evidence for potential legal action. 1月30日在怀俄明州也发生了类似事件。 A similar incident occurred in Wyoming County on January 30.