Westshore Pipeline; Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights, IL | 2012-Aug-27

Initial Notification: On August 27, 2012 at 0910 (eastern), USCG contacted the SSC to report the release of 1000 barrels of JP-5 jet fuel from a leaking or broken pipeline that had occurred earlier that morning at 0631 (eastern). At the time of SSC contact, an accurate lat/long was not available but was reported to be near the intersection of Illinois Highway 83 and South 86th Ave in Palos Heights, IL. JP-5 has reportedly reached a nearby creek and threatens the Cal-Sag Channel. Although USEPA is the lead agency, the USCG FOSCr has requested information on fate and toxicity. SSC contacted the OOD and has provided phone support. USCG and/or USEPA may request additional support as this spill progresses. NRC Incident Report #'s 1022270 and 1022271