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AEA Akiachak Tank Farm

Location
New Akiachak tank farm construction site. Akiachak is located on the west bank of the Kuskokwim River on the Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta. It lies 18 miles northeast of Bethel.
Time/Date
The actual time of the spill is unknown. The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) tank farm operator reported the spill to DEC at 12:00 p.m. December 30, 2003.
Spill Id
03279936401
Product/ Quantity
DEC responder on site estimated 300 gallons of #1 fuel oil.
Cause
Fuel apparently leaked from a 5000-gallon isotank owned by the STG, Inc. a Contractor hired by the AEA. The cause of the spill is under investigation.

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