Abandoned Spraying Wellhead; Mud Lake, Louisiana
Mud Lake, Louisiana | 2018-Nov-07
Initial Notification: On November 7, 2018, the NOAA SSC in New Orleans was contacted regarding a discharging wellhead in Mud Lake, Louisiana. The well head appeared to be abandoned and was observed to be spraying crude oil into the air and staining surrounding vegetation. A 500 to 600 foot rainbow sheen was observed in the vicinity of the well. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Oil, crude |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | Unknown gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 28.97′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 1.14′ West |