The Ministry of Environmental Affairs on Wednesday reported of a small water contamination incident involving Haifa Chemicals at the port.

The inspectors of the National Marine Environment Protection Unit at the Ministry of Environmental Protection found an infection at the chemical’s pier in the Haifa Port.

The material looks like oil but has different characteristics, and tests are being conducted on it.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the IPC operated a marine pollution contractor – Maagan – which arrived in the area to contain the contamination stain. No additional information is provided at this time.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: ניר לוינסקי, המשרד להגנת הסביבה)