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Wayne Farms Diesel

 
Site Contact:
David Andrews
FOSC

(andrews.david@epa.gov)

Site Location:
254 Ipsco Street
Decatur, AL 35601
 response.epa.gov/waynefarmsdiesel
NRC#: 1042818, 1042879

An estimated release to the ground of approximately 200 gallons of diesel during a a delivery to a 10,000 gallon AST occurred due to over pressurization on the manifold system to to the tank. Additionally, a product inventory discreapency of approximately 4,500 gallons was discovered and the Decatur Utilities POTW reported diesel odor and product at their lift station on Joe Wheeler Hwy (AL 20) and at the POTW (Wilson Street,SW). There is also concern the release may have impacted Bakers Creek, which is a tributary to the Tennessee River.


Google Earth Image of POTW line impacted by the diesel release. Tight shot/image of the fuel level gauge that was damaged during the refueling operation that resulted in overflow/release from the tank. Northwest corner of the 10K-gallons diesel tank. Runoff countermeasures to assure runoff from the ground contamination were in-place around the tank over the impacted soil/asphalted surfaces. View to the south showing dispenser, drain (foreground) and recovery tote. View to the south of the 10K-gal AST (Diesel). View to the north from Ipsco Street of Wayne Farms, LLC/ 10K-gallons over the road diesel AST. Surface spill measures around tank (tarp, drums & roll-off)
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.