Below is a statement received by Upper Makefield Township from Energy Transfer, the operator of the pipeline.

Throughout this week, Energy Transfer has assisted the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with an investigation into recent concerns about a potential hydrocarbon release in the Glenwood Drive neighborhood in Upper Makefield Township. Because of the proximity of our pipeline, we immediately began working with the DEP to investigate. Energy Transfer operates a 14-inch pipeline nearby, which carries refined products.

Our Operations team has taken a number of actions to assess the possibility of a pipeline issue:

1. Shutting down the pipeline;
2. Performing a pressure test on the pipeline;
3. Probing our pipeline right of way for any sign of a product release;
4. Performing two investigative digs along the pipeline right of way for any sign of a product release; and
5. Sampling of residential water wells in the neighborhood.

During this process, on Friday afternoon, we discovered product loss from our pipeline. The pipeline was inactive at the time.

Our third-party sampling is ongoing and we continue to work with residents in the Glenwood neighborhood to share those results as they come in.

We have been, and will remain, in contact with Upper Makefield Township and impacted residents. We will share more information as it is available. Meanwhile, we have set up a rapid response, 24/7 community hotline for nearby residents with questions or concerns: (877) 397-3383.

Joseph Massaro
Lead Specialist, Public Affairs
Energy Transfer