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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Haz-Mat Leak at Emporia Water Treatment Plant

Emporia Fire Department logo on red background

Emporia Fire Department
Ryan Conley
Battalion Chief
(620) 343-4230
rconley@emporiaks.gov

RELEASE DATE:
23 Feb 2023

Haz-Mat Leak at Emporia Water Treatment Plant

Dispatched at 04:13pm - All units available at 07:37pm

Emporia, Kansas 23 Feb 2023 — Emporia Fire Department was dispatched to 2910 W 24th Ave. for a reported chlorine leak. Upon arrival, it was noted that a 1-ton chlorine cylinder had a damaged valve that was leaking during a standard cylinder replacement procedure. On scene water treatment plant staff were able to stop the leak quickly.

The Emporia Fire Department Haz-Mat team was deployed to isolate the valve and monitor the building and surrounding area for any impact to public safety. All safety measures worked appropriately and there was no chlorine exposure outside of the containment building. Water service was uninterrupted and there was no impact to public safety.

The cause was determined to be an accidental release from a faulty valve.

The property owner is the City of Emporia.

Responding Units:
Emporia Fire Department – Hazardous Materials Team.
City of Emporia Water Treatment Plant operators.

For questions, please contact the Emporia Fire Department at (620) 343-4230

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