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Hokes Bluff Mercury Spill

 
Site Contact:
Karen Buerki
OSC

(buerki.karen@epa.gov)

Site Location:
3173 Aaron Way
Hokes Bluff, AL 35903
 response.epa.gov/hokesbluffmercury
NRC#: 904424

On May 2, 2009, approximately eight pounds of elemental mercury was released onto the concrete floor of a detached residential garage. According to the resident, the mercury was re-containerized in accordance with directions provided by poison control. Shoes were left outside.

The County EMA and ADEM responded to the incident. The responding ADEM SOSC requested EPA support. OSC Karen Buerki deployed with appropriate instrumentation and START support.


Mercury next to garage foundation Mercury on garage floor
For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.