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Offshore Marina

 
Site Contact:
Valeriy Bizyayev
On-Scene Coordinator

(bizyayev.valeriy@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Hwy 276 Mile Marker 30
Ticaboo, UT 84533
 response.epa.gov/OffshoreMarina
NRC#: 1285932

In late August 2020 an employee at the Ticaboo Off-shore Marina and Resort reportedly over-filled a diesel tank. It was shortly thereafter discovered that the secondary containment had a faulty seal around a pipe intrusion. On August 31, 2021 an NRC report was made that 700-1000 gallons of diesel was discharged to the ground. No impacts to waters of the US were reported, although an intermittent stream, Hanson Creek, lies adjacent to the facility. The UDEQ took the lead in overseeing the response and there was no direct EPA involvement at that time.

However, subsequent to that action the Utah Fire Marshall's Office received several citizens complaints that the spill was larger in size and impact than initially reported. The Fire Marshall's Office requested EPA to investigate the discharge prior to the anticipated Spring snowmelt in 2021. EPA deployed two On- Scene Coordinators (OSC) the Site on February 22, 2021 to provide oversight.


The stockpile edge is pictured with poly lining and berm edge to maintain soils in place. This area is located south of the property where the Responsible Party moved contaminated soil during the oil cleanup process. Looking across Hanson Creek to the Offshore Marina property from the stockpile location on the east side of the creek. Photograph is taken facing northwest. Area located south of the property where the Responsible Party moved contaminated soil during the oil cleanup process. The stockpile edge is pictured in relation to road that leads from Hanson Creek to the area. The area is located on the east side of Hanson Creek, about 3,300 feet southeast of the discharge location. In order to get to this location you must cross Hanson Creek through the creek bed. Area located south of the property where the Responsible Party moved contaminated soil during the oil cleanup process. The stockpile edge is pictured in relation to the facility property across the creek. The area is located on the east side of Hanson Creek, about 3,300 feet southeast of the discharge location. In order to get to this location you must cross Hanson Creek through the creek bed. Stockpiled soils have been covered and the Responsible Party is securing a landfill for disposal. Area located south of the property where the Responsible Party moved contaminated soil during the oil cleanup process. The area is located on the east side of Hanson Creek, about 3,300 feet southeast of the discharge location. In order to get to this location you must cross Hanson Creek through the creek bed. Stockpiled soils have been covered and the Responsible Party is securing a landfill for disposal. Discharge location, the generator building provides energy to all facilities on the property. The red above ground storage tank, located northeast of the building, was the source of the oil discharge/tank failure. Area showing east facing wall of secondary containment of the above ground storage tank which experienced oil loss. Soils are visibly stained with oil product. Close up of the above ground storage tank that experienced oil loss causing a discharge of oil. Area on the east side of the secondary containment of the tank that which experienced oil loss. Area has visible staining of oil from discharge event. Area between generator building and secondary containment for the above ground storage tank that failed. Area was excavated to remove soil saturated with oil product from the discharge. Area between generator building and above ground storage tanks. The small are was hand excavated by the Responsible Party to a depth of 3 - 4 feet. Secondary containment of one of the above ground storage tanks at discharge location. This tank did not experience a loss of oil that caused the reported incident. Area where the Responsible Party has conducted soil excavation and remediation of soils contaminated with oil product from above ground storage tank which experienced oil loss. Soil excavation area and test pitting conducted by the Responsible Party to recover lost oil product from above ground storage tank. Area where discharge of oil occurred. The red above ground storage tank experienced loss of diesel product . Responsible party is in the process of remediation activities. Hanson Creek, creek is adjacent to property where discharge of oil occurred (160 feet distance from discharge location to creek bank). Property is located on the west side of the creek. Photograph taken facing north towards HWY 276. Photograph depicts bank edge of the creek in relation to the property. Bank of Hanson Creek, soils are silty/fine sand with abrupt drop with vegetation on bank slopes. Property where discharge occurred in relation to Hanson Creek, distance from discharge location to creek is approximately 160 feet. Photograph was taken facing northwest. Hanson Creek, creek is adjacent to property where discharge of oil occurred (160 feet distance from discharge location to creek bank). Property is located on the west side of the creek. Photograph taken facing south. Hanson Creek, creek is adjacent to property where discharge of oil occurred (160 feet distance from discharge location to creek bank). Property is located on the west side of the creek. Photograph taken facing north towards HWY 276.