Officials with Colonial Pipeline have discovered that the gas spill in Loudon County is worse than expected.

Officials say they discovered spilled material approximately 8 feet outside of the Sugarlimb Trap Facility on Monday night.

The spill happened on July 4th and officials were able to quickly repair the pipe and get it operational.

Officials say they are implementing proactive measures to protect Hubbard Branch and the Tennessee River. No product has been detected on the surface of the water.

The company is working with state and county agencies to clean up the spill.