Source: Distinguished Programs

A waste-oil tank at a bulk storage facility was overfilled during a routine transfer spilling waste oil into the secondary containment system. A valve in the  secondary containment system was left open during a recent clean-out, and the waste oil was released into the neighboring river. The spill impacted a marina,  river, wetlands, and wildlife. Losses included cleanup costs and emergency response costs for the river, as well as property damage and cleanup costs of boats and  docks. Natural resource damages were also incurred for lost wildlife and damaged wetlands. Total losses were nearly $3,000,000.