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Sulfuric acid release; Calumet River, Chicago, IL

Calumet River, Chicago, IL | 2014-Sep-18

Initial Notification: On Septemerb 17, 2014, USCG Sector Lake Michigan notified the SSC of a release of 1,500 gallons of 98% sulfuric acid in the Calumet River near mile marker 328.6. USCG requested information concerning effects and dilution.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:98% sulfuric acid
Total amount at risk of spill: 1500 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 41° 55.02′ North
Longitude (approximate): 87° 39.84′ West