SITREP TWO AND FINAL
27 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: | 27 January |
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| Location: | Winchester, KY |
| Source: | Marathon-Ashland Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 500,000 to 800,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 500,000 to 800,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Two Mile Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region IV |
UPDATE: On January 27, 2000, the NRC received a report from Marathon Ashland Pipeline about a release of crude oil from their 24-inch pipeline near Winchester, KY. To date 23,000 gallons of oil/water mixture have been removed, along with 3,700 tons of contaminated soil. EPA IV is on scene monitoring over 200 clean up contractors. All of the product is still contained within Two Mile Creek. This will be a long term cleanup operation due to the large amount of oil released and the cold temperatures. CASE CLOSED FOR NRC.