Spills · chemical

Eversource dielectric fluid; 16 revere beach pkwy, everett, ma 02149, USA

NOAAORR-9704

issued
2018-04-13 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2018-04-27 00:00Z
self-cancels
2018-04-27 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
42.405, -71.072
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Eversource Dielectric Fluid; 16 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA 02149, USA.
16 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA 02149, USA.
1. USCG Sector Boston contacted the NOAA SSC on the evening of 13 April 2018 regarding a dielectric fluid leak into the Mystic River in Boston, MA. The duration of the leak is unknown, but the Responsible Party has been aware of pressure fluctuations in the lines for some time. The fluid is used to cool high voltage electric lines. NOAA SSC is going on scene Saturday morning.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL.
3. POSITION 42.405N 071.072W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9704: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9704

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