SITREP ONE
23 January, 2000
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.
| Occurrence Date: | 23 January |
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| Location: | Scotts Creek |
| Source: | Storage Tank |
| Material: | Oily Water Mixture |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 8,090 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Scotts Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Hampton Roads, VA |
On January 23, Boiler Cleaning Service Company suffered a broken valve on a manifold which resulted in a release of 8090 gallons of oily water mixture. The oily water entered a storm drain which travels approximately 1.6 miles to Scotts Creek. Public Service officials determined that oily water traveled 85 percent of the distance to the creek. The responsible party installed blank flanges to isolate the tank. Vacuum trucks placed at the facility and along the drain removed 26,500 gallons from the storm drain and outfall. Additional booms will be placed at the outfall. MSO Hampton Roads will continue to monitor the cleanup. CASE CLOSED.