FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2025
City of Port Orchard Responds to Fuel Sheen Incident in Coordination with Washington Department of Ecology
Port Orchard, WA – The City of Port Orchard is actively responding to a fuel sheen discovered in the 700 block of Prospect Street that has entered City streets, the municipal stormwater system, and ultimately reached Sinclair Inlet. The source of the sheen has been traced to a private property in the area.
City crews, in close coordination with the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) and the affected property owner, are implementing containment and mitigation measures to prevent further environmental impact. The City is utilizing best management practices (BMPs) to contain and manage the spill within the storm system and public right-of-way.
As part of the coordinated response, DOE has deployed absorbent booms in the vicinity of the Port of Bremerton Boat Launch to intercept and absorb any residual fuel product reaching the inlet. These efforts are aimed at minimizing harm to marine life and protecting water quality in Sinclair Inlet.
We are taking this situation very seriously and are working closely with our partners at Ecology and the property owner to ensure a swift and effective response.
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