Askinuk Tank Farm Gasoline Release; Scammon Bay, AK
Scammon Bay, AK | 2018-Apr-24
Initial Notification: On 24 Apr 2018, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) reported a storage tank failed, releasing 7000 gallons of gasoline. The area is frozen and covered with snow. In addition, there are reports of sheening on the nearby river.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | gasoline |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 7000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 61° 50.62′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 165° 35.25′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Evaluated but not used |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Evaluated but not used |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |