Sulfuric Acid, Mile Marker 169; Ascension, LA
Ascension, LA | 2013-Sep-19
Initial Notification: On 18SEP, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a release of Sulfuric Acid near Mississippi River mile marker 169, about 73 river miles upstream of New Orleans. The release was 1200 pounds which leaked out over a 1 hour period. The source is now secure and personnel are investigating the matter. USCG is requesting fate and effect report from NOAA.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Sulfuric Acid |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1200 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 30° 7.43′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 55.22′ West |