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Union Pacific Used Oil Discharge - Willamette River; 1619 N River St, Portland, OR

1619 N River St, Portland, OR | 2018-Jan-23

Initial Notification: On January 23, 2018, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a release of approximately 3,000 gallons of used oil into a storm drain connected to the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. The area surrounding the outfall had been fortuitously boomed prior to the spill to contain asbestos from a nearby burned structure (River Street Warehouse). Recovery of the contained product is underway. Response officials are seeking approval, constraints, or disapproval of using hot water washing of near-river surfaces at the outfall area.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 45° 32.63′ North
Longitude (approximate): 122° 41.14′ West