Crude oil spilled into Bayou Lafourche in Raceland
RACELAND, La. (WGNO) — Crude oil has been spilled into Bayou Lafourche in Raceland following an incident at the Crescent Midstream Crude Oil Facility on Saturday.
According to information released by the Unified Command in Lafourche Parish, the spill was reported to emergency officials on July 27 at 7:50 a.m. Following the initial investigation, it was found that the spill was flowing into the bayou from a storm water canal near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 308 and Louisiana Highway 182 in Raceland.
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The source of the spill was reportedly identified to be from inside the Crescent Midstream Crude Oil Facility. The facility is following its approved incident response plan. The source is secured, the oil is contained and all appropriate authorities at every level have been notified.
- (Courtesy: Lafourche Parish Unified Command)
- (Courtesy: Lafourche Parish Unified Command)
- (Courtesy: Lafourche Parish Unified Command)
Response personnel are working along and in Bayou Lafourche from the LA Highway 182 bridge. The release asks that citizens not impede in any response efforts from the banks of the bayou as workers attempt to access it and address the spill.
Parish drinking water is reportedly not affected and remains safe to consume, however, the Lafourche parish Water District No. 1 has issued a water conservation notice, asking that the public refrain from all non-essential water use until further notice as cleanup crews continue to address the spill.
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Neighbors will be notified immediately if the oil spill begins to affect the water treatment process.
The bayou is closed to mariners from the LA Highway 182 bridge to the Salt Water Control Structure in Lockport.
The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local and company officials will release more information as it is warranted.
On Sunday, Unified Command officials announced that 18 vessels, 92 workers, six vacuum trucks and 4,4300 feet of boom have been deployed to the spill, and no injuries have been reported.
According to the Unified Command, the estimated volume of oil spilled has not yet been determined, and residents are still being asked to conserve water at this time.
Unified Command leaders said an emergency declaration order was also issued on Saturday afternoon.
They said residents can report any oiled wildlife by calling 832-514-9663.
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