Centro Medico Hospital; San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1988-Oct-03
Initial Notification: On October 3, 1988, a ruptured pipeline at the Centro Medico Hospital released approximately 1,500 gallons of number 6 oil. The oil entered a storm drain and flowed into Josefina Creek, Rio Piedras, Martin Pe"a Channel, and San Juan Harbor. The major contamination was in the creek, canal, and Rio Piedras, where there was extensive oiling of the mangrove shorelines. USCG district 7.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | Number 6 Oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,500 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 18° 27.53′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 66° 4.20′ West |