Sunken Barge; Atchafalaya River, LA
Atchafalaya River, LA | 2003-May-30
Initial Notification: Sunken barge releases calcium chloride into a freshwater environment. NOAA estimated the resulting threat to the environment was very low based on the dilution anticipated.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | calcium chloride |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 30,000 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 40.16′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 91° 14.18′ West |