Home Heating Oil Tank Leak; Manchester, Washington
Manchester, Washington | 1985-Dec-05
Initial Notification: On December 5, 1985, a fuel line from a home heating oil fuel tank ruptured, releasing 100 gallons of diesel into Puget Sound near Manchester, Washington. Although the fuel line was shut off and tank emptied, a visible sheen was reported offshore in the vicinity of the release. USCG district 13.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 100 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 47° 33.38′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 32.70′ West |