Pipeline Gasoline Spill; Galveston Bay
Galveston Bay | 2011-Feb-24
Initial Notification: A gasoline release of estimated 6000 Bbls was released from a ruptured pipeline in Texas City, TX. Reports are the gasoline is entering a creek that feeds to Galveston Bay. Responders are on scene. NOAA SSC is standing by to assist if requested.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Pipeline |
Products of concern: | gasoline |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 6000 barrels |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 18.11′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 94° 48.00′ West |