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| Occurrence Date: | 28 April |
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| Location: | Osage County, OK |
| Source: | Storage Tank |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 4,200 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 2,520 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Unnamed Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VI |
On 28 April, 4,200 gallons of crude oil were released from a storage tank in Osage County, OK. The release occurred due to a broken valve on the tank. 2,520 gallons escaped to an unnamed creek. Contractors are on scene and have deployed vacuum trucks and containment booms.