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Tank Works HCL Release

 
Site Contact:
Steve Mason
OSC

(mason.steve@epa.gov)

Site Location:
4300 I-35 East North
Waxahachie, TX 75165
 response.epa.gov/tankworks
NRC#: 977908

On May 31, 2011, Tank Works in Waxahachie, TX, reported a release of hydrochloric acid from a tanker trailer valve.

OSC Mason responded to the spill to investigate the cause of the release, as well as oversee the cleanup procedures for the spill.


Tank trailer which leaked HCL Drums for waste HCL pumped from sewer Concrete damage from HCL spill
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.