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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

Releases of Cooling Water (non-contact)

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date
Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
131594

2011-06-05
Outfall 003; Outfall 210
Cause: Outfall 003 cooling water system line developed a leak and discharging commenced to Contaminated Stormwater Outfall 210 to prevent equipment and property damage.

Followup: No

Notes: BRQ. Refinery letter states that effluent permit limits were not exceeded for Outfall 003 or Outfall 210. A clamp was installed on the leaking pipe to mitigate the volume of water being discharged via Storm water 210 outfall. The affected piping will be isolated and repaired/replaced.
1,268,400.0 gallons