Denville Oil Spill, Denville, NJ (K.Lucarino) - (Ongoing Response, Requested on August 30, 2011)
OSC Lucarino deployed to the site on 8-30-2011. ERRS crews arrived on-site on 08-31-2011. Personnel are recovering product and collecting oil debris from residential properties impacted by flood waters. It is anticipated that work should finish by 9-1-2011.
Mahwah River Oil Spill, Mahwah, NJ (J. Bechtel) – (Needs Response, Requested on August 30, 2011)
May have ERRS available to respond on 09-01-2011. Oil coated houses. 8 homes and 1 abandoned garage structure that was acquired by the city under tax foreclosure. Homes and garage have been impacted by flood waters containing oil. Oil staining is evident both, inside and outside the 9 structures. Staining noted in driveways and yards.
Saddle River Oil Spill, South Hackensack, NJ (N. Norrell) - (Needs Response, Requested on August 29, 2011)
May have ERRS available on 09-01-2011. OSC investigated and determined spill was an unknown type of oil released into the Saddle River. The Saddle River connects directly to the Passaic River west of Garfield. Spill impacted a roadway bridge that passes over the Saddle River where River Road intersects with South Main Street and small tributary to Saddle River. The oil appeared to have been released to the river and impacted the roadway when flood waters crested over the bridge. Local PD have closed the road due to slippery conditions created by the oil. NJDEP contractor conducted cleanup of the roadway and deployed boom along the stream. NJDEP has verbally requested EPA assistance to address visible product on the river banks up-stream and down-stream of the bridge. OSC Norrell revisted the site on 8/30/11 and 8/31/11 to further assess the need and scope for a response.
Stage 1 Auto Spill, Pompton Lakes, NJ (Bechtel / Rosoff) – (Needs Response, Requested on August 30, 2011)
NJDEP requested EPA assistance. Spill at 422 State Rte 23, Stage 1 Auto. OSC Bechtel met NJDEP on site August 30, 2011. The OSC observed a diesel fuel spill into the Lake. Sorbent pads have been placed by NJDEP. Oiled vegetation and spill into lake need to be addressed.
Tuxedo Oil Spill, Tuxedo Park, NY (Needs Assessment, Requested on August 29, 2011)
SOS fuel oil spill – Needs to be assessed by EPA. NYSDEC has contractors on site. Oil is being removed from containment and from trucks. Contractor is also addressing issues downstream. A 1,500-gallon fuel additive truck was washed by flood waters ¼ mile into wooded area. That is being pumped out by contractors. The community adjacent to the spill across the Mahwah River are complaining of odors. NYSDEC walked through the community and noted odors, but did not observe any sheening or staining.
Late 8-30-2011, NYSDEC was able to stick the 250K tank. Findings indicate approximately 20K gallons of product with 8 inches of water underneath. Inventory states a little over 35K gallons, so NYSDEC is confirming a minimum loss of 15K gallons of heating oil in initial flood prior to the dispenser valve shut off. Inspections show the tank shifted and rotated approximately 6 feet. On 8-31-2011, NYSDEC contractors will draw down the remaining 20K gallons of product since the integrity of the tank is unknown.
Parsippany Odor Complaint (Glenn) - (Assessment underway, Requested on August 30, 2011)
Call into NRC regarding an oil odor complaint at residential property. On August 31, 2011 OSC Glenn contacted the property owner and left a message. REOC and OSC Glenn will monitor the situation.
Pompton Lakes Property Owner Odor Complaint (Staiger) – (Assessment underway, Requested on August 30, 2011)
Property owner called the REOC and stated that there was an oil spill on the lake near the house. OSC Staiger called the property owner on 8-30-2011 and left several messages. REOC and OSC Staiger will monitor.
South Hampton Marsh Oil Spill (Chong) – (Needs Response, Requested on August 31, 2011)
NJDEP requested EPA assistance to investigate and remediate a marsh area associated with the Rancocas Creek. Home heating oil has been deposited throughout the marsh. Area is approximately 1000 feet of oil material in standing water, requiring only sorbents.
Rt. 130 Residential Pump-Out (Chong) – (Assessment Underway, Requested on August 31, 2011)
NJDEP requested OSC assistance to investigate a hardship case where water may need to be pumped out of a basement.
Emergency Response Actions (Closed / Completed Investigations and Responses)
224 South Burnett, East Orange, NJ (Chong) - (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 closed on August 31, 2011) - Incident has been referred to the county for cleanup. Area of concern was small.
11 Sale Road, Moonachie, NJ (Ferriola) - (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 closed on August 31, 2011) -A small fuel oil leak located under trailer homes. Incident has been referred to the municipality for cleanup.
South River Oil Leak, South River, NJ (Ferriola) – (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 closed on August 31, 2011) - Underground tank leak at residential property owner. Property owner has contracted with environmental services.
131 Purchase Street, Rye NY (Staiger) (Completed, Requested on August 30, 2011 closed on August 30, 2011) - Oil located in a residential complex. Westchester County and NYSDEC are addressing the incident.
Mamaroneck Oil Spill, Mamaroneck, NY (Chong) - (Requested on August 30, 2011 and completed on August 31, 2011) - Minor oil staining located on lawn of residential property.
Water and Waste Water Facility Assessment
The Army Corp of Engineers, under ESF-3, will be conducting damage assessments of water and waste-water facilities. EPA anticipates a Mission Assignment for water sampling events at and/or downstream of these facilities.
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) Cleanup
Discussions are occurring between EPA and the NYDEC regarding EPA assistance with the set up and possible collection and disposal of HHW. At this point in time these discussion include the following counties in New York; Delaware, Green, and Schoharie.
