Mahwah River Oil Spill Mahwah, NJ (J. Bechtel)
Requested on August 30, 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. On September 1, 2011 OSCs Chong and Bechtel investigated the area and found debris with oil staining. ERRS crews are on-scene. On September 2, 2011 OSC Bechtel and ERRS crews collected oil debris, a total of 30 bags of oil debris from 4 residential properties along Breakshoe Road. Additional properties remain and the County showed OSC Bechtel an area of standing water with oil that needs to be recovered. Operations were limited because ERRS crew was moved to Pompton Lakes due to priorities. OSC awaiting small john boats to access and recover oils in small water body.
59 Cedar Water Trail Southampton, NJ (Chong)
Requested: August 31, 2011
Site also known as Southampton Marsh Oil Spill. Assessment conducted by OSC Chong on 08/31/2011. 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. OSC Chong responded on 09/2/2011 with ERRS crews to apply sorbent material.
West Paterson Oil West Paterson, NJ (Daly, Banner, Maimone)
Requested: August 31, 2011
Listed as a high priority case by NJDEP. Sheening found on the water along Passaic River with impact to numerous homes. OSC Daly investigated the area on 09/01/2011 with NJDEP and local officials. The area of McBride Street remains under water. A majority of standing oil was removed by NJDEP, however, significant odors remain in the area. Officials inspected an auto body facility along Hillery Street located next to the Passaic River. Minor petroleum spills and residual oil was removed by NJDEP. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/02/2011 and 9/3/2011 to meet with officials. When an ERRS crew becomes available, it will be deployed to the area.
Paterson Oil Paterson, NJ (Daly/Ferriola/Kluesner)
Request: September 1, 2011
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly met with NJDEP Anthony Carl to discuss future operations in Paterson, NJ. Along Union Avenue and Emerson Avenue, there are approximately 25 residential properties that have flooding in the basements with oil/water mix. Oily material was also noted outside the homes upon further investigation. A priority has been placed on this area by NJDEP due to the waters starting to recede. On 09/02/2011 and 9/3/2011 OSC Daly returned to the area to meet with local officials. President Obama and Administrator Jackson are scheduled to be in the area on 09/04/2011. CIC Kluesner has been assigned to the area.
Saddle River Oil Spill South Hackensack, NJ (N. Norrell)
Requested: August 29, 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 revisited the site on 8/30/11 and 8/31/11 to further assess the need and scope for a response. On 09/2/2011 OSC Norrell met with OEM and local officials on determining additional assessments and cleanup operations. On 9/3/2011 OSC Norrell deployed (1) ERRS crew to recover oiled materials and debris. New sorbent boom placed, oil soaked vegetation and debris is releasing oil pockets into stream. ERRS conducted vegetation removed to get to product along stream edge. Vegetation is oiled and will be disposed of. Cleaning of stream edge is expected to begin tomorrow.
769 Columbus Rd. Residential Pump-Out/
Rt. 130 Residential Pump-Out Burlington, NJ (Chong)
Requested: August 31, 2011
NJDEP requested OSC assistance to investigate a hardship case where water may need to be pumped out of a basement. OSC Chong investigated on 08-31-2011. Oil/water mixture in basement and oil remaining in tank need to be removed.
NEW YORK
Pratsville Response Pratsville, NY (Hoppe)
Requested: September 2, 2011
Town of Prattsville has been impacted heavily by the Hurricane Ireme. On 9/2/2011, OSC Hoppe was sent to Prattsville to investigate. RST and ERRS personnel are investigating with the OSC. On 9/3/2011 the REOC deployed OSC Graham to assist in recovery operations in this area. Operations will consist of orphan container recovery, oil spill response, and the segregation and hazardous debris from non-hazardous debris.
CLOSED AND ADDRESSED INVESTIGATIONS AND RESPONSES
NEW JERSEY
Totowa Oil Spills, Totowa, NJ (Daly)
Requested: September 1, 2011
Closed: September 3, 2011
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly meet with OEM officials from Totowa and NJDEP to investigate a flooded area. Residential properties along Sandra Place and Lincoln Avenue were investigated and found to have impacts due to home heating oil tank discharges. NJDEP has requested that EPA remove contaminated soils from various properties. Investigations at a gas station along Union Avenue showed little contamination that was addressed by the facility operator. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/02/2011. EPA addressed these properties and this action considered closed by EPA and NJDEP.
Manville Response Manville, NJ
Requested: September 2, 2011
Closed: September 3, 2011
On 9/2/2011 flood waters have retreated from the area which was hard hit by Hurricane Irene. Numerous homes in the area have been impacted by home heating oil releases inside the home as well as outside residential properties. Strong odors of petroleum can be smelled throughout the town. Several people with respiratory conditions have been complaining about issues. The insurance company of a woman’s property hired a cleanup crew and has taken care of the immediate threat. On 9/3/2011, Somerset County Hazmat inspected the property and found the homeowner hired contractor to recover oil from home basement. County Hazmat investigation indicated not further homes impacted in this area.
Blackwell Street Oil Dover, NJ (Chong/Lucarino)
Requested: September 1, 2011
Closed: September 3, 2011
NJDEP responded to an oil spill along Blackwell and Salem Streets in Dover, NJ. A tributary of the Rockaway River was found to have oil in it. Booms and sorbents were placed to contain the ~30 gallons of product, however, resources to recover the material are currently not available. NJDEP had requested EPA to remove the remaining material. On 9/3/2011 OSC Chong and Lucarino investigated this report and found all oil recovery materials removed and no major signs of oil impacts.
Little Falls Oil Little Falls, NJ (Daly)
Requested on September 1, 2011
Closed on September 3, 2011
On 09/1/2011 OSC Daly met with NJDEP and local officials. A home heating oil tank lost its contents due to Hurricane Irene Floodwaters. The capacity of the tank is 275 gallons. The basement floor is made of an Earthen Material. Due to the basement floor being permeable to the oily water, NJDEP informed EPA that they would deploy their vacuum truck operator to collect this material. OSC Daly returned to the area on 09/2/2011. OSC Daly confirmed completion of this Action.
Reich Ave, Mahwah, NJ (Bechtel)
Requested: September 3, 2011
Closed: September 3, 2011
Oil impacted homes on Reich ave (#'s 123, 125, 126, 128). 30 bags of oily debris were recovered and removed by EPA ERRS.
NEW YORK
Tuxedo Oil Spill Tuxedo Park, NY
Requested: August 29, 2011
Closed: September 3, 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 is complaining of odors. NYSDEC walked through the community and noted odors, but did not observe any sheening or staining. The NYSDEC informed EPA that this operation was completed on 9/2/2011.
Schoharie Oil Spill, Village of Schoharie, NY
Requested: September 3, 2011
Closed: September 3, 2011
REOC received a report and request for assistance from the NYS IMT who reported a possible oil spill from (2) 50,000 gallons. The REOC is working on mobilizing resources to investigate and address this report. OSC Kahn conducted follow up with NYSDEC who reported they previously inspected this report and found that only 1,000 gallons was released but was unrecoverable due it being washed downstream. NYSDEC considered this action closed.
Harbor House Restaurant Piermont, NY –
Requested: 08-29-2011
Closed: 9/3/2011
Orginal report indicated 800 gallons of cooking grease has spilled and impacted various residential properties, along with the restaurant. The property owner has refused to perform a cleanup. On 9/3/2011 OSC Bechtel met with facility owner and reported that the PRP hired Castle Environmental to conduct cleanup of 30 gallons of cooking grease. County DOH signed off on remediation 9/3/2011
Below are two summary tables (NY and NJ) of Incident Reports as of 1600 on 9/3/2011. The table includes their status and materials involved;
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New Jersey Incidents
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Incident Status
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Material Type
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Closed
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Managed
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Open
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Grand Total
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Oil
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26
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3
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16
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45
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Other
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1
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2
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3
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Grand Total
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26
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4
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18
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48
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New York Incidents
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Incident Status
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|
Material Type
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Closed
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Open
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Grand Total
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Oil
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2
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2
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4
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Other
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|
11
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11
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Grand Total
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2
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13
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15
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Water and Waste Water Facility Assessment
EPA has identified resources to begin the coordination, with NYSDOH, and setting up of logistics of assessing WWTP in Orange County, NY. EPA received a request to for (3) facilities in Orange Co. No other requests have been received as of this report. EPA WWTP Assessment Team planned for deployment on Saturday, 9/3/2011. The EPA team attempted to visit (3) WWTP facilities in Orange County but found the facilities secured/locked. All attempts to contact Plant POCs were unsuccessful. EPA will continue to reach out to the provided contacts, as well as state contacts, to gain access to inspect the county requested facilities.
Drinking Water Facility Assessments
EPA has not received any requests or Mission Assignments for the assessment of drinking water facilities in either NJ or NY.
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) Cleanup
EPA is working with State, County and Local officials to establish HHW collection and staging areas in the following locations;
NEW JERSEY
Morris County HHW Lake Hiawatha, NJ (Lucarino/Chong)
Associated with Lake Hiawatha Oil Spill. A HHW staging area has been established at River Rd. and Lake Shore. It is currently manned by County, NJDEP, and EPA personnel. This collection is fully operational.
Morris County HHW, Dover, NJ (Lucarion/Chong)
EPA Coordinated with Local OEM Officials and identified a second HHW site in Dover, NJ. The location of this site will be an old recycling facility at 22 Richboynton Road in Dover, NJ.
NEW YORK
Green County Hunter HHW Hunter, NY
Facility is located on Hylan Road
Green County Windham HHW Windham, NY
Facility is located on Mitchell Hollow Road
Green County Windham HHW Catskill, NY
Facility is located on Route 385 by Hamburg Road
Delaware County Arkvill HHW Arkville, NY
Facility is located on County Route 38, 0.3 mi south of Route 30 and 0.7 miles north of Route 28.
Delaware County Fleischmanns HHW Fleischmanns, NY
Facility is located on Main Street at Route 28
Montgomery County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Albany County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Schenectady County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Rensselaer County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Columbia County
Staging areas are currently being identified.
Schoharie County Howe Cave HHW Howe Cave, NY
Facility is located at the Cobleskill/Howe Cave transfer facility at 2805 Route 7.
