Waste Oil Tank Blow Out – Dutchess County
On Dec. 5, ECO Eyler responded to a report of a 275-gallon oil tank leaking into the street outside an automotive repair shop. When he arrived, ECO Eyler spoke with members of the city of Poughkeepsie Fire Department who indicated the shop owner was trying to force the oil out of a tank using an air compressor and a regular garden hose to transfer the oil into 55-gallon drums. Due to the immense pressure from the compressor, the oil blew out of the welded corner of the tank; none of it made it into the drums. The owner immediately called the fire department, located less than a half-block away. Once on scene, responders quickly stopped the spill and contained it. Fortunately, no petroleum products entered the waterways. A petroleum cleanup and recovery business will handle cleaning up the site under DEC oversight. In addition, DEC’s Petroleum Bulk Storage staff are assessing potential violations regarding the improper and undocumented storage of petroleum at this shop.
Auto shop in Dutchess County leaks oil
Emergency crews on scene of oil spill
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