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: | October 11, 2000 |
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| Location: | Inez, Kentucky |
| Source: | Coal slurry impoundment |
| Material: | Coal slurry |
| Severity: | major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 250,000,000 gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown amount |
| Body of Water Affected: | Cold Water Creek, Wolf Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region IV |
On October 20, the FOSC reported that the realease is still on going may continue for up to four or five months. Efforts to contain the material are continuing and a public information assist team is on the scene. Unless significant changes occur, this will be the final INSUM.