City of Unalaska Home Heating Oil

Location: Public Works Building , City of Unalaska
Time/Date: The starting time of the spill is unknown. The City of Unalaska reported that they discover the leak on February 3, 2004 at 9:40 AM and reported it to DEC on February 3, 2004 at 10:00 AM.
Spill Id: 04259903401
Product/ Quantity: #1 Home Heating Oil. The City of Unalaska 's initial estimate is that about 500 gallons were discharged.
Cause: Heating oil was observed leaking from the vent of the city's 1,000 gallon home heating oil tank. It appears that the return line to the wash bay heater became plugged. The exact cause is under investigation.