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Poudre Tank Spill

 
Site Contact:
Martin Mccomb
OSC

(mccomb.martin@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Windsor, CO 80551
 response.epa.gov/PoudreTankSpill

On June 20, 2014 Noble Energy reported a 178 barrel release of crude oil from a 300 barrel tank during recent flooding along the Cache la Poudre River. The majority of this material entered the river.


Impacts from the diesel spill remain evident. Impacts from the diesel spill remain evident Excavating contaminated soils beneath the tanks Approximate pathway of oil to the river. Intake valve at the battery tank. The fitting that appears to have failed is on the left. Poudre River upstream of the discharge point. Residual material at the failed battery tank. Reporting Party's clean-up crew. Poudre River at the discharge point. Absorbent material placed at the discharge point. Production tanks. The one on the right failed. Impacted shoreline just downstream of the discharge point. Impacted area between the battery tank and the discharge point. Impacted area between the battery tank and the discharge point. Impacted area between the battery tank and the discharge point. Impacted area between the battery tank and the discharge point. Debris at the battery tank indicating flood levels. The Poudre River downstream of the discharge point
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.