White Liquid In Creek

7942 & 7902 Backcreek Rd, Boston

Overview

WHITE LIQUID IN CREEK (Spill #9975161) is a program facility involved in a spill incident in BOSTON recorded by the Division of Environmental Remediation of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The contributing factor is Unknown. The inclident source is Unknown. The spill occurred on June 1, 1999. The received date is June 2, 1999. The case was closed on June 11, 1999.

Spill Information

Spill Number9975161
Program Facility NameWHITE LIQUID IN CREEK
Address7942 & 7902 Backcreek Rd
Boston
CountyErie
Spiller CompanyUNKNOWN
Spiller AddressNY
999
Contact NameLISA ROOD
Telephone(716) 941-6518
SWIS Code1526
DEC Region9
Spill Date1999-06-01
Received Date1999-06-02
Close Date1999-06-11
Clean Activity Ceased Date1999-06-11
Inspected Date1999-06-10
Contributing FactorUnknown
Waterbody18 MILE CREEK
SourceUnknown
DEC LeadMXFRANKS
Reported ByLocal Agency
Happened After HoursFalse
Material Nameunknown material
Material FamilyOther
UnitsGallons
Material ClassificationE6
Meet StandardsFalse
PenaltyFalse
Federal UST Trust EligibleFalse
Site ID180957
Program TypeER
Facility ID151783
Caller RemarkMILKY WHITE SUBSTANCE NOTICED DRAINING INTO THE CREEK, TIME OF THE DISCHARGE IS UNKNOWN, COMPLAINTANT IS TOWN SUPERVISOR WHO RECEIVED COMPLAINT FROM RESIDENT
DEC RemarkPrior to Sept, 2004 data translation this spill Lead_DEC Field was MF 06/03/99: MF VISIT TO TOWN HALL, MET LISA ROOD, TOWN SUPERVISOR. SHE SHOWED ME PICTURES RICK SMITH (941-6368) GAVE HER OF A WHITISH LIQUID IN 18 MILE CREEK. I CHECKED THE CREEK AT LOCATION IN REPORT FROM THE ROAD AS CREEK BED IS DOWN A STEEP BANK. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY WHITE MATERIAL. CREEK IS RUNNING LOW. MET RICK SMITH, HE GOT TO CREEK IN A 4 WHEELER. HE WILL INSPECT CREEK TOMORROW, IF THERE IS A PROBLEM HE WILL GET BACK TO ME. 06/07/99: MF TELECON TO RICK SMITH, LEFT MESSAGE ON MACHINE. 06/10/99: MF SITE INSPECTION, MET RICK SMITH & COMPANION. RODE TO CREEK ON A 4 WHEELER. WHITEISH LIQUID ENTERING CREEK FROM CULVERT THAT CROSSES BACK CREEK ROAD. TOOK SAMPLE OF MATERIAL, CHECKED WITH Ph PAPER, 6. NO SIGN OF WHITEISH MATERIAL THE OTHER SIDE OF BACK CREEK RD. SAMPLE PUT ON GERARD PALUMBO DESK. 06/11/99: MF SPILLED REFERRED TO DOW. NO FURTHER ACTION NECESSARY. NON-PETROLEUM.
Create Date1999-06-02
Record Update Date1999-06-23

Location Information

Street Address 7942 & 7902 BACKCREEK RD
CityBOSTON

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Dataset Information

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.

SubjectEnvironment
JurisdictionState of New York
Data ProviderNYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Environmental Remediation
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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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