WILLIS SUBSTATION - BATTERY YARD (Spill #2109742) is a program facility involved in a spill incident in CHATEAUGAY recorded by the Division of Environmental Remediation of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The contributing factor is Equipment Failure. The inclident source is Transformer. The spill occurred on February 16, 2022. The received date is February 16, 2022. The case was closed on May 16, 2022.
| Spill Number | 2109742 |
| Program Facility Name | WILLIS SUBSTATION - BATTERY YARD |
| Address | 863 County Highway 33 Chateaugay 12917 |
| County | Franklin |
| Spiller Name | MATT DUROSHER |
| Spiller Company | O'CONNELL ELECTRIC |
| Spiller Address | 2360 Mason Rd Extension Schenectady NY 12308 999 |
| Contact Name | TOM FARLEY |
| Telephone | (315) 261-2478 |
| SWIS Code | 1734 |
| DEC Region | 5 |
| Spill Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Received Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Close Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Contributing Factor | Equipment Failure |
| Source | Transformer |
| DEC Lead | NLHINZE |
| Reported By | Other |
| Happened After Hours | False |
| Material Name | mineral oil |
| Material Family | Petroleum |
| Quantity | 5 |
| Units | Gallons |
| Material Classification | C4 |
| Meet Standards | False |
| Penalty | False |
| Federal UST Trust Eligible | False |
| Site ID | 631769 |
| Program Type | ER |
| Facility ID | 578694 |
| Caller Remark | type 2 mineral oil unknown amount spilled estimating no more than 5 gallons high winds causing oil to go outside containment on concrete pad stone and some on soil - cleanup pending from contractor hired by oconnel electric |
| DEC Remark | 2-16-22 NH spoke with caller. Transformer owned by O'Connell Electric (O'Connell) was leaking due to a suspected bushing failure. Mineral oil impacted the concrete pad and ran off into the gravel containment and into soil. O'Connell was onsite to identify and fix the leak. Caller provided contact info for O'Connell and indicated they would hire NRC. NH contacted Matt Durosher with O'Connell. NRC had not been hired yet, but that was the plan. NH requested an update on the cleanup schedule once NRC had been contacted. 2-18-22 NH spoke with Matt Durosher. US Ecology hired for cleanup. Pads were used to soak up free product and placed into a drum. O'Connell is working to schedule repairs for the leaking transformer. Once fixed, US Ecology to return to the site and complete additional remedial work, as needed. Matt Durosher or US Ecology will keep NH apprised of the schedule. US Ecology Project Manager: Greg Dillingham. 3-21-22 NH received update from Matt Durosher. The transformer has been fixed and is no longer leaking. US Ecology scheduled to remediate the site on March 31, 2022. On February 17, 2022 US Ecology responded to the site. Pads were used to wipe down the exterior surface of the transformer and speedy dry was applied to the concrete pad to absorb and contain oil. Free product was also noted in the containment system sump. Pads were used to remove product. The site was secured until the transformer could be repaired by the manufacturer. On April 5, 2022, US Ecology returned to the site to complete remaining remedial activities. Stone ballast was removed from the containment above the grating. The grating was removed to access oil impacted water. Impacted water, stone, and sediment were removed from the concrete vault/sump. US Ecology pressure washed the vault and sump basins and contained and disposed of all wash water. Additional impacted stone and soil was removed from outside of the containment. A total of two post-excavation confirmatory soil samples were collected and analyzed for VOCs + 10 TICs and SVOCs + 20 TICs. Results from both samples were below unrestricted use soil cleanup objectives. Approximately 17.91 tons of soil, stone, and debris were disposed of at Franklin County Landfill and approximately 1,450-gallons of oil impacted water was disposed of at Covanta in Oriskany, NY. |
| Create Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Record Update Date | 2022-05-16 09:00:55.500000000 |
| Spiller Name | Spiller Company | Spiller Address | Contact Name | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT DUROSHER | O'CONNELL ELECTRIC | 2360 Mason Rd Extension, Schenectady, NY 12308, 999 | TOM FARLEY | (315) 261-2478 |
| TOM FARLEY | NY POWER AUTHORITY | NN, 999 | TOM FARLEY | (315) 261-2478 |
| Street Address |
863 COUNTY HIGHWAY 33 |
| City | CHATEAUGAY |
| Zip Code | 12917 |
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This dataset includes about 500,000 chemical and petroleum spill incidents that are recorded in the Environmental Remediation Databases of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller. Each recored is registered with spill number, facility program name, spill location, spill date, received date, contributing factor, waterbody, source, spilled material and quantity, etc.
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Under State law, petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller (and, in some cases, by anyone who has knowledge of the spills). This dataset contains records of spills of petroleum and other hazardous materials. Every year, DEC receives approximately 15,000 reports of confirmed or suspected releases to the environment. Approximately ninety percent of those releases involve petroleum products. The rest involve various hazardous materials, unknown materials, or other substances such as untreated sewage and cooking grease. Accidental releases of petroleum and/or other hazardous materials occur throughout New York State. Even small releases have the potential to endanger public health and contaminate groundwater, surface water, and soils.
Environmental damage from such releases depends on the material spilled, the quantity spilled and the extent of contamination. Many of these reports are releases of small quantities, typically a few gallons that are contained and cleaned up quickly with little or no damage to the environment. In other instances, material releases may seep through the soil and eventually into the groundwater, which can make water supplies unsafe to drink. Vapors from spilled materials may also collect in houses and businesses, creating potential indoor air health concerns or fire/explosion hazards. Uncontained spills, especially those that impact surface water, can kill or injure plants, fish, and wildlife, and cause damage to their habitats. Federal and State laws require prompt reporting of petroleum and other hazardous material releases to allow quick response. DEC responds to reports through the Spill Response Program. Both immediate response and continued cleanup vary depending on the type of material spilled and the resulting impacts to the environment. Federal and State law require the spiller, or responsible party, to notify government agencies and to contain, clean up, and dispose of any spilled/contaminated material in order to correct any environmental damage. This cleanup is typically undertaken by a qualified contractor hired by the responsible party. Any delay in containing or recovering a release allows contaminants to spread and may result in more extensive damage and more expensive cleanups. If the responsible party is unable or unwilling to do the necessary work, DEC will use its staff and contractors to complete the cleanup and seek to recover its costs from the responsible party. DEC can provide additional resources to local agencies during emergencies and will remain involved if continued cleanup of the environment is required. Continued cleanup is the responsibility of the spiller and is required if contamination and environmental damage remain after the initial containment and recovery. Continued cleanup may include determining the extent of contamination, selecting a cleanup technology, and completing remedial actions. DEC oversees the process to ensure the actions are protective of public safety, health and the environment pursuant to Article 12 Section 176 of the Navigation Law and regulations developed under Article 37 Section 105 of the ECL (i.e., 6NYCRR Parts 596-599).
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