Ocean Springs News
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June 28th, 2010 | For details and information concerning this release, please contact Johnnie Bernhard at (228) 875-2209.
Substance on OS Beaches Not Petroleum Based; Beaches Reopen with Safety Advisory
Ocean Springs, MS – MS DEQ has determined that the substance sighted on Front and East Beaches is not petroleum based. Front and East Beaches are open. A few scattered tar balls estimated to be the size of a quarter have been sighted. As a precaution, city officials advise citizens not to handle the tar balls.