An investigation has been launched into a fuel leak from a data center in New Jersey, which resulted in thousands of gallons of fuel polluting a local waterway. Approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel leaked from a storage tank at Equinix's NY2 data center in Secaucus and flowed into Anderson Creek, a narrow tributary running through the New Jersey Meadowlands wetland. The incident has raised concerns about environmental safety and the potential impact on local ecosystems. Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli stated the spill had been caused by a "computer glitch," though Equinix, the largest global data center and colocation provider for enterprise network and cloud computing, said an investigation into the cause of the leak was still underway. The company emphasized that it was cooperating with local and state authorities to determine the exact cause of the incident and to prevent future occurrences. Containment barriers and vacuum trucks were deployed to remove a mixture of diesel and water from the creek in an effort to prevent the pollution from spreading. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed that the fuel did not reach the Hackensack River, a 45-mile-long river that flows through New Jersey and neighboring New York into Newark Bay. This prevented the contamination from spreading further into the larger water system. Environmental campaigners and experts have criticized the leak, calling it a "slap in the face" and questioning whether it could have been entirely contained. Hackensack Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan told the nonprofit news outlet Gothamist that tributaries are the capillary system of the ecosystem, emphasizing that all water runoff first enters creeks before flowing into rivers. This highlights the importance of protecting smaller waterways to safeguard larger bodies of water. Equinix stated that a fuel release was detected from a tank outside its facility on Friday, and that staff stopped the leak. Environmental contractor Clean Harbors and the fire brigade were called in, and the DEP and Hudson Regional Health Commission were notified. Mayor Gonnelli noted that the data center had been operating from the site since 2001 and said, "We've never had a problem before this time." The DEP confirmed that the diesel fuel which had leaked from the facility had been contained. Equinix said a full investigation had been launched to establish the cause of the incident and to prevent future accidents. The company said it was working closely with agencies, local officials, and community stakeholders to ensure a thorough remediation and remained committed to resolving the issue quickly, transparently, and responsibly.