Dielectric Fluid Release into East River; New Rochelle, New York
Rye, NY, USA | 2024-May-10
Initial Notification: On May 10, 2024, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC that an estimated 1,300 gallons of dielectric fluid was released into the East River, New Rochelle, New York. The release appears to be from a Con Ed transformer. USCG overflight has been requested. USCG has requested a trajectory.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Dielectric Fluid |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 40° 53.06′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 73° 46.87′ West |