Posted on 02.04.26

Fuel spill at Atlanta’s airport contaminates Flint River, raising concerns over water safety and transparency

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/, February 3, 2026
By: Nick Caloway

A fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is contaminating a nearby river and sparking outcry from environmental advocates and residents, who say airport officials aren’t doing enough to keep the waterway clean.

The spill, which happened on Friday, is still being quietly cleaned up. So far, the airport has not disclosed how the incident occurred or how much fuel was released. Read more.

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