Deadly fish tragedy in Garfield County--wastewater from nearby plant suspected
Environmental concerns rise as Skeleton Creek in Garfield County faces significant fish kill due to wastewater pollution. Investigations underway.Friday, May 23rd 2025, 9:10 pm
By:
Sonora Meadows
ENID, Okla. -
State wildlife officials are investigating a major fish kill in Garfield County after wastewater flowed into Skeleton Creek, killing fish along a 13.5-mile stretch of waterway.
Game wardens said the source of the contamination appears to be high ammonia levels coming from a nearby municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Experts are still assessing the full environmental impact, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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