To date, a total of 158 tons of oil-soaked soil has been removed. 18 cubic yards of soiled absorbent spill pads and pompoms were collected. To date, a total of 38 cubic yards has been collected and disposed of. Additional water samples were collected to assess immediate impact and long term strategies. Earlier samples are being analyzed at a laboratory.
Manual cleanup includes collection with pompoms and spill pads.
An additional boom was added to the river. To date, a total of 14 booms are in place. 35 members of the cleanup crew will be on staff Wednesday, Jan. 31. The driver of the vehicle, owned by Blue Line Transportation, Portland, was killed in the accident. 5,800 gallons of fuel oil was spilled in the area adjacent to the Yaquina River.