Hazmat Response

Train Derailment

Slaughters, KY

16 derailed cars

Sodium carbonate and diesel fuel released

Impacted pH level in nearby creek, confirmed fish kill

   - Treated water with air curtains and citric acid solution

   - Provided water quality monitoring support

Excavated impacted soils and sediment

 Acidity levels in Deer Creek return to normal after train derailment courierpress.com

"Assisting in the clean-up throughout the week was Summit Contracting, which monitored water quality, treated impacted water, recovered diesel fuel from an accompanying spill, and excavated impacted soils and sediment."