City of Guelph investigates report of a spill in the Eramosa River
![river spill Caution tape seen while authorities investigate a reported spill in the Eramosa River in Guelph on April 14. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/4/14/river-spill-1-6356800-1681521417900.jpg)
The City of Guelph installed booms in the Eramosa River on Friday evening for reports of a spill.
According to a tweet from the city just before 5 p.m., a resident had reported a possible spill in the river at Brockville Avenue.
The city said it was containing it while investigating the source, but determined there was no immediate threat from the spill.
The city is expected to release an update when it is available.
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