On the afternoon of 14 July 2007, Explorer Pipline notified the National Response Center (NRC) of a Jet Fuel Spill from its 28-inch line located just east of Huntsville, Texas. The release was first noticied by a near-by resident who called 911. The jet fuel was reported to have entered Turkey Creek.
The PRP contractors continue the following activities: Continue to flush and remove free product from Turkey Creek.
The PRP and its contractors are coordinating the recovery process with the landowners who have been impacted by the release to Turkey Creek (private landowners and TDCJ).
The PRP contractors have removed approximately 5400 barrels of released jet fuel from Turkey Creek. The liquids are currently being temporarily stored in Frac Tanks.
The PRP Contractors continue washing the banks of Turkey Creek to remove residual Jet Fuel and consolidate the product into central areas to facilitate collection of the free product.
The PRP plans to remove soil around the relese site. Removal will depend on sample results of soil samples. A date to begin removal has not yet been set.
The PRP continues to isolate sections of Turkey Creek by dam or boom and place vacum trucks to gather excess fuel. Small, remote pockets are being gathered by absorbent pads.
Trail crews are constructing trail along remote sections of the creek to facilitate access to creek.
The PRP will continue to remove free poduct from Turkey Creek.
The EPA and TCEQ will continue to monitor the PRPs resonse activities.
The PRP has established a toll free number (866) 389-5192 for the local community to call and file claims. The PRP has also established a a local public relations office for the community to get information about the clean-up and file claims associated with the release.
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