Up to 294 gallons of diesel fuel could have leaked in University Lake:
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation reports 294 gallons of diesel fuel escaped from an underground fuel storage tank at the Alaska Native Medical Center, adjacent to the University Lake in Anchorage. Anindicated about 20 gallons of oil made it into the lake, but that number is now being called into question.
“When they discovered that the fuel vault also was flooding, and that’s where it came from, after they were able to isolate it, they were able to calculate what was unaccounted for and that was 294 gallons,” said Kelly Rawalt, public information officer for the“So that’s the maximum amount that could have discharged into the lake. We do not believe that much was discharged because of the amount of fuel that was found in that oil-water separator.
Officials closed the park to the public as crews worked to contain the spill. Booms were placed around the spill area and absorbent material was placed on top of the water and along the shoreline. The park has now reopened, but a fence remains to keep people away from the immediate spill location. People in the area had reported smelling the fuel in recent days, but a crew from Alaska’s News Source was in the area Tuesday afternoon and noticed no fuel smells.
Anyone spotting any fish or wildlife affected by the spill is urged to contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service at 907-242-6893.
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