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Browns Island Chemical Spill

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Description: Collection point dug at SE corner of process area to allow saturated soil to seep into. Earthen berm placed along collection point.
Date Taken: 3/21/2008
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  • Overview of spill area which extends fro...
  • Tank #36 (center) showing discolored veg...
  • Closeup of leaking end of Tank 36 and di...
  • Spill path exended approximately 25-30 f...
  • Spilled material reached water puddles a...
  • Active leak in Tank 36 observed by START...
  • Tank 36 moved from spill area and covere...
  • Collection point dug at SE corner of pro...
  • Reddish-brown spilled material seeping i...
  • Original location of Tank 36 after its r...
  • The remaining contents of Tank 36 were v...
  • Tank 143 located at north end of coke ba...