SITREP ONE
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: | 29 January |
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| Location: | Owensboro, KY |
| Source: | Pump |
| Material: | Mineral Spirits |
| Severity: | Potential Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 4,600 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Sewer Drain |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region IV |
On 29 JANUARY 1999, at 0600, 4600 gallons of mineral spirits was discovered to have been released. The release occured at Wholesale Petroleum Inc. located in Owensboro, KY. The release came from a pump which was vandalized. The material went to the sewer system, a dam was built in front of the sewer drain and the water will be treated in sewer system. DNR, Fire Marshall and State Water Quality were on scene conducting investigation. CASE CLOSED.