Ammonia leak; St Croix, USVI
St Croix, USVI | 2009-Aug-25
Initial Notification: A tank containing pressurized ammonia began leaking this morning after a worker damaged a valve on the tank. Initial reports from the USCG indicate the leak has been on-going all day. The fire Department arrived on scene about 8 PM to assess the situation. The Hovensa facility just east of the tank reported readings of 16ppm in a building estimated to be 200 yds away.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | ammonia |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 17° 42.55′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 64° 46.15′ West |