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Valero (1238), Meraux

Releases of Kerosene

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date
Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
126159

2010-09-05
Tank 80-6: Kerosene Line
Cause: Refinery letter states that approximately 2 barrels of kerosene was released before the line depressurized.

Followup: Yes

Notes: The area was cleaned, and the line was repaired/clamped. Follow-up letter states that approx 2 yards of soil was removed from the area and has been profiled as "oily dirt" by the Chemical Waste Facility, Walker, LA.
82.0 gallons