SITREP TWO AND FINAL
These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurence Date: | 8 December |
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| Location: | San Antonio, TX |
| Source: | Tank Truck |
| Material: | Hydrochloric Acid |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 3,400 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | None |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA VI |
On December 08, 1999 the National Response Center received a report of a 5,000 gallon hydrochloric acid spill from a tank truck in San Antonio, TX. The actual amount released was 3,400 gallons of 15 percent hydrochloric acid solution. The material went into a concrete drainage ditch. Eagle Construction was contracted and neutralized the acid and recovered the residual material. An order was given for people to leave the area within a one mile radius and several schools were evacuated. The evacuation order was lifted later that afternoon. In addition, Interstate 35 and Interstate 10 were closed for an unknown amount of time. Both roads have been re-opened. CASE CLOSED.