U.S. Coast Guard Captain Kevin Oditt said authorities deployed 8,500-feet of boom to capture the chemical waste in the water.
Authorities partially closed the Houston Ship Channel after a dyke wall collapsed at the Intercontinental Terminals Company Deer Park on Friday, which resulted in leaked chemicals contaminating the ship channel.
U.S. Coast Guards closed the affected portion of the Houston Ship Channel to minimize harm after the breach caused a localized elevation in volatile organic compounds , reported KHOU-11. U.S. Coast Guard Captain Kevin Oditt said authorities deployed 8,500-feet of boom to efficiently capture the chemical waste in the water, according to local reports. But despite the measure, the waste that managed to slip through resulted in elevated levels of benzene in the water, a flammable liquid that quickly evaporates when exposed to air.
The leak comes almost a week after a fire erupted at the bulk liquid storage terminal. Officials say the source of the fire is still under investigation. In order to extinguish the flames, firefighters used foam to seal the chemicals and obstruct the fumes. It is unclear when authorities will reopen the ship channel.
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