Sodium Hypochlorite Drums, Buffalo Bayou; Tidal Rd, Houston, TX 77015, USA
Tidal Rd, Houston, TX 77015, USA | 2018-Feb-23
Initial Notification: On February 23, 2018, two 55 gallon drums of sodium hypochlorite 12.5% solution were dropped into Buffalo Bayou when a pallet broke during loading operations. Drums reported to be intact, divers will salvage. NOAA SSC provided hazmat information to Sector Houston-Galveston IMD.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Chemical |
Products of concern: | Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% solution |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 110 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 44.40′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 95° 7.05′ West |