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International Paper Caustic Spill

 
Site Contact:
Kenneth Rhame
OSC

(rhame.kenneth@epa.gov)

Site Location:
865 JOHN L. RIEGEL ROAD
RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456
 response.epa.gov/InternationalPaperCausticSpill
NRC#: 849667

On September 23, 2007 US EPA Region 4 received a report from the NRC (NRC Report #849667) reporting a release of sodium hydroxide from a 2 million gallon Green Liquour Clarifier which is a above ground storage tank (AST). The release is beieved to have been caused by corrosion located at the bottom of the tank. It is estimated that approximately 1 million gallons of "Green Liquour" was released from the tank that impacted the facilities waste water treatment plant (WWTP). This International Paper facility does have a discharge from the WWTP to the Cape Fear River.


Open Drain that Leads to Facility WWTP Tank Leak Location Close-Up Tank Leak Location 2 Million Gallon Green Liquor Clarifier
For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.