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Occurrence Date: |
30 August |
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Location: |
Carolton, NC |
| NRC Report Number: | 621562 |
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Source: |
Tank Truck |
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Material: |
Drilling Mud |
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Severity: |
Unknown |
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Quantity Discharged: |
3,000 Gallons |
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Quantity in Water: |
3,000 Gallons |
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Body of Water Affected: |
Unnamed Creek |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
EPA Region IV |
| Description:
On August 30, 2002 at 1650 the National Response Center received a report of 3000 gallons of drilling mud discharged into an unnamed creek which is a tributary of McAlpine Creek in Carolton, NC. The discharge occurred when a hose became loose from a tank truck. |
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