Phenol Release; Freeport, TX

Freeport, TX | 2014-Mar-01

Initial Notification: On March 21, 2014, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC about a release of approximately 70,000 lbs of phenol into a retention pond. The release occurred because of a failed pipeline. The facility uses this retention pond as an intermediary holding place prior to releasing waste water into the Brazos River. USCG requested toxicity information about phenol, fate and effects, and resources at risk.