Authorities discovered oil leaking into two retention ponds Wednesday morning on the northeast side of Aurora, the Aurora Fire Department said.
The fire department responded at 10:47 a.m. and found the oil had traveled through the storm sewer, officials said. Booms and pads were placed in the ponds and sewers to prevent further contamination.
Naperville Fire Department and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency also aided the cleanup.
The Aurora Fire Department said there is no health hazard to the public.
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