Baytown Ditch Discharge; Baytown, TX
Baytown, TX | 2021-Jun-17
Initial Notification: On June 17, 2021 Sector Houston-Galveston contacted NOAA SSC to request evaluation low pressure vegetation washing for an estimated 20-25 bbl light crude oil (32 API) discharged into a ditch (NRC#1307083). Discharge adjacent to, but not threatening navigable waters. Oil recovery ongoing in ditch/pond. Phone support provided.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Light Crude Oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 25 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 42.70′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 94° 58.79′ West |