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| Occurence Date: | 30 April |
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| Location: | Plainville, KS |
| Source: | 10 Inch Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 12,600 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Standing Water |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VII |
On April 30, 2001 at 0945 12,600 gallons of crude oil released from a ten inch pipeline owned by Equilon Pipeline due to external corrosion. The material did not impact any navigable waterways, only some standing water and the land. The release occured in a rural area and no community impact reported. The release has been secured and clean up was underway at the time of call. EPA VII is en route. CASE PENDS.