UPDATE: Columbus Water Plant 2 valve failure, ‘slight’ chlorine leak, now cleared
Design inside the addition designed by James Paris his partner the late Nolan Bingham of Paris/Bingham Partnership for the Columbus Fire Department, Central Fire Station 1, 1101 Jackson Street, Columbus, Indiana, Carla Clark | For The Republic
Design inside the addition designed by James Paris his partner the late Nolan Bingham of Paris/Bingham Partnership for the Columbus Fire Department, Central Fire Station 1, 1101 Jackson Street, Columbus, Indiana, Carla Clark | For The Republic
12:10 UPDATE
Bartholomew County Emergency Management says a chlorine leak at Water Plant #2 has been fixed by a contractor and an “all clear” has been issued.
As a precaution, county park facilities nearby, including the BMX park, and the ball diamonds at Southside, were kept clear, but now that has been lifted.
Travis Calhoun, Associate Director of Treatment Operations:
“As of 11:30 today, CFD. has given the all clear at Water Plant #2. The chlorine gas leak was contained, and the leaking valve has been repaired. There is no immediate danger or threat to our community. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to everyone that responded and helped with this situation.”
ORIGINAL STORY
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus City Utilities’ (CCU) Water Plant #2, located near the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on Spears Street, is experiencing a valve failure, resulting in a slight chlorine leak.
Columbus Fire Department’s Hazardous Response Team is on site monitoring the situation along with CCU, concurrent with CCU’s Emergency Response Plan.
It is being recommended that travelers stay clear of the area until the issue is addressed by CCU and CFD.
Chlorine gas is a highly toxic and corrosive substance that can cause severe respiratory and eye irritation, and in high concentrations, can lead to lung damage and death.
This story will be updated.