Tar Oil Spill, Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal; Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL | 2021-Mar-03
Initial Notification: SSC received notification at 1700 on 03MAR of a tar oil spill in Chicago Ship Canal. The RP was energizing lines to transfer tar oil and noticed a reduction in pressure. The spill was quickly identified, reported, and OSROs were on scene to begin surface water clean up operations.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 41° 49.03′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 87° 45.40′ West |