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Cuivre River Release

 
Site Contact:
Paul Doherty
OSC

(doherty.paul@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Old Monroe, MO
response.epa.gov/cuivreriver

A diesel-powered pump, located on the bank of the Cuivre River, used to pump irrigation water to a nearby sod farm operated by Keeven Bros. Sod Co. (PO Box 247, O'Fallon, MO, 636-240-4900), developed a leak and released an estimated 80 to 100 gallons of diesel fuel to the Cuivre River. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources responded. The EPA activated the Oil Fund to pay for response costs in the event the responsible party does not cooperate in the clean-up efforts. The EPA and MDNR are monitoring the clean-up.


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