Fetterman demands answers for victims of Sunoco Pipeline Leck in Bucks County

The candidate for the administration of pipeline and danger materials commits the visitor and holds Sunoco responsible if this is confirmed

Washington, DC -The US senator John Fetterman (D-PA) demands answers and measures for residents of Bucks County, whose drinking water has been contaminated by a leak from a leak in Sunoco's Twin Oaks-Pipeline.

During the hearing of yesterday's trade committee in the Senate, Senator Fetterman Paul Roberti, the candidates, the pipeline and hazardous materials Safety Administration (PhMSA) directed this leak by the agency by the agency. Phmsa monitors more than 3.4 million miles nationwide.

Fetterman invited Kristine Wojnovich, a part of the municipality of Upper Makefield. Like others in this community, the water of her family was contaminated by Jet fuel. Senator Fetterman holds bottles with cloudy water in her house and addressed Mr. Roberti directly:

“To be honest, it smells of direct fuel, I would not put a flame about it. I want to work together to find a solution.” Senator Fetterman said. “My friend and colleague, the congress member Brian Fitzpatrick, and I urge to do everything that is necessary to find out what happens here. As I said in my office, if you are ready to expand a commitment to work, I am here to expand a commitment to you.”

PhMSA is responsible for the enforcement of pipeline security regulations in the Twin Oaks-Pipeline, a 105-mile radiation tap line that runs through parts of the southeast of Pennsylvania. In 2023, the residents of the upper flawfield called petrol in their houses, but Sunoco dismissed these concerns and informed the community that the smell could be traced back to “bacteria”. A year later, Jet Fuel performed in private wells and drinking water. It was only until January 31, 2025 that Sunoco publicly confirmed a leak in the pipeline.

Senator Fetterman's question led to an explicit promise of Mr. Roberti that “If confirmed, I would like to go with the accident scene [Senator Fetterman]. I want to visit this scene while the examination is pending. “He also undertaken to” see investigations into possible leaks in “quickly so that we can get to the bottom of what happened.”

Senator Fetterman strives to ensure that PhMSA is fulfilled his responsibility for supervisory and assertiveness and that Sunoco is held accountable. In February, Senator Fetterman and representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) sent a letter to PhMSA, in which he asked the incumbent administrator Ben Kochman to close the pipeline while the agency examined the leak. So far, PhMSA has refused and demands that Sunoco to reduce the pipeline process by 20 percent.

“I am here today because of a problem in my state, but a victory for Pennsylvania is ultimately a victory for the country.” Finally, Senator Fetterman, who emphasized his colleagues and emphasized the importance of a strong enforcement and accountability of the pipeline security and the accountability obligation.

Take a look at Sen. Fetterman's statements here.