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Ruptured Natural Gas Line, Belle Isle, MI; Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI | 2018-Nov-29

Initial Notification: On the evening of November 29, 2018, USCG Detroit notified SSC of a ruptured natural gas pipeline located along the southwestern side of the MacArthur Bridge. The DTE gas main is 6" in diameter and has a max discharge potential of 1,000,000 cubic feet over a 4-5 hour period. USCG is requesting plume modeling and fate and effects.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:Natural Gas
Total amount at risk of spill: 28316.8466 cubic meters
Latitude (approximate): 42° 20.51′ North
Longitude (approximate): 82° 59.90′ West