Petroleum spill in Geneva caused by nearby leaking fuel container - RochesterFirst

Petroleum spill in Geneva caused by nearby leaking fuel container

GENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — The city of Geneva received reports of a spill of materials in the north end of Seneca Lake on Saturday afternoon.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) says they were notified of a possible petroleum spill impacting Seneca Lake.

Once Spill Response experts and local emergency services responded to the scene, they were able to trace the source of the petroleum back to a leaking fuel container located at a property blocks away. They add the petroleum was released from a tote.

NYS DEC’s initial investigation revealed that the container was leaking fuel onto the ground and into a storm sewer which eventually reached Marsh Creek and Seneca Lake.

Spill mitigation protocols, according to NYS DEC, which includes the placement of a harbor boom around the outfall into the lake, sorbent boom, as well as pads at the lake and various area of Marsh Creek.

A vacuum track was used to collect puddles of spilled petroleum.

The NYS DEC adds they are working with the property owner to get more information, and the investigation remains ongoing.

For more information regarding spill response and remediation please visit the NYS DEC Spill Response and Remediation FAQs.
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