Some 2,000 gallons of diesel meant for backup generators spilled into the Patapsco River in Baltimore , Maryland, on Wednesday, upon overfilling the tanks.

Officials are using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to rid the river of the diesel, which is anticipated to continue into Thursday night. As a result, the active cleanup effort has disrupted local traffic patterns.

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The diesel is contained in the East Harbor Marina in an area of about 100 x 250 yards. It has not impacted the drinking water, according to Gov. Wes

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