Genesis 8-inch pipeline ; Magee, MS
Magee, MS | 2016-Feb-18
Initial Notification: On February 18, 2016, the USEPA Region 4 contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported release from an 8-inch crude oil pipeline near Magee, MS. The incident was discovered on 16 Feb 2016. Impacted waterbodies include Okatoma Creek and associated wetlands. Release volume initially reported as 50 bbls. Release secured. EPA requested technical assistance from SSC for review of SCAT data, cleanup recommendations and spot weather forecasts.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Pipeline |
| Products of concern: | Crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 150 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 31° 52.15′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 40.70′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Applied |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |