From The Banner · Clara Longo de Freitas,Olivia Bensimon · · 1m 10s
Baltimore County Fuel Spill Estimate Reduced
Baltimore County officials report diesel spill at detention center is 'significantly less' than initial estimate.
In brief
Baltimore County officials report diesel spill at detention center is 'significantly less' than initial estimate. Baltimore County officials say 2,145 gallons of diesel spilled at Towson detention center, with 1,200 gallons recovered and no impacts on water or residents. Originally reported by The Banner.
Spill Estimate Reduced
Baltimore County officials now estimate 2,145 gallons of diesel spilled from a backup generator at Towson Detention Center.
“significantly less”
Fuel Recovery Progress
Nearly 1,200 gallons have been recovered from the spill site with crews continuing to work on containment.
Spill Origin
A mechanical failure at the detention center's backup generator caused the diesel leak on Saturday morning.
Waterway Impact
Fuel showed up as a sheen on Loch Raven Reservoir but did not reach the dam or water system pipes.
Containment Measures
Crews set up six stations along Long Quarter Branch with containment booms and sorbent booms to capture fuel.
Health Advisory
Residents with respiratory conditions should avoid the area and stay away from water with diesel scent or visible sheen.
Ongoing Work
Crews continue to recover about 900 gallons of fuel while warmer weather helps evaporate the sheen.
The big picture
Baltimore County officials say 2,145 gallons of diesel spilled at Towson detention center, with 1,200 gallons recovered and no impacts on water or residents.
