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 |