Cause Suspected rupture in bottom of 85,000 gallon tank. This was verified by digging test holes in the snow around the perimeter of the bermed area. Source has been confirmed as the 85,000 gallon tank. This tank has been in service at West Coast Aviation Tank Farm for 2 years, originally came from Military White Alice site. All easily recoverable fuel has been pumped into tankage.
Puddles remain on site and bottoms of snow drifts are saturated.
Product is slowly draining to sump area that is now being pumped 2 times per day. No DEC personnel will be present on site during this phase of the cleanup. This phase is anticipated to continue for 1 or 2 weeks. Continue pumping sump area as needed. Plans for final cleanup are being developed.