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CSX Pump House Drive Locomotive Spill

 
Site Contact:
Christine Wagner
OSC

(wagner.christine@epa.gov)

Site Location:
1700 Pump House Drive
Richmond, VA 23220
 response.epa.gov/pumphouse

On Thursday, February 26, 2004, diesel fuel from a CSX locomotive engine leaked from a high pressure line on the locomotive. The leak threatened the canal to the James River. Drinking water intakes for the City of Richmond are located along this canal


For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.