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: | September 18 |
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| Location: | Springfield, Missouri |
| Source: | An above ground storage tank |
| Material: | lubricating oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 5000 gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown amount |
| Body of Water Affected: | Jordan Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPAVII |
On September 18, 2000 at approximately 08:00, an open valve on an above ground storage tank was discovered at the Dennis Oil Company. The information from a NRC call reported that approximately 5000 gallons of lubricating oil had been discharged and an unknown amount of product entered Jordan Creek. Vandalism is believed to be the cause. CASE CLOSED.