Attica, OH Water Remains Safe After Train Derailment

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(ATTICA, Feb. 27, 2025) – Following the train derailment on Feb. 11, 2025, which involved two tanker cars leaking – one containing corn syrup and the other ethanol – the Village of Attica confirmed that the water system has remained fully pressurized since the incident. This means the water supply has not been at risk of contamination from the spill.

Water samples are being collected from the Attica water tower, located downstream from the spill, to ensure safety. So far, two tests have shown no detectable levels of ethanol in the drinking water.

Ohio EPA is advising the village to continue weekly ethanol testing until the site is fully cleaned up.

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