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,:. <br />~ '~ ~ ~ III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />-. White Fiiver Nahcolite <br />October 12, 1995 <br />Mr. Gregg R. Squire <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Minerals <br />RFCEi1,.F~, <br />ocr ~ e ~ss5 <br />r= <br />i~~3-~k~ <br />Division o) ~,~e,d~~ 6 ~~ ~ ~J~ <br />Subject: Report of Pipeline Leak for White River Nahcolite Minerals <br />File No. Ivi-83-194 <br />Dear Mr. Squire: <br />Per our agreement to ra;port all pipeline, pond or well pad leaks, White River <br />Nahcolite hereby notifies your office of a pipeline leak. Enclosed please find <br />Report of Undesirable :Event regarding hose rupture October 11, 1995. The hose <br />was utilized to direct water from cavity #1 to waste pond for disposal through <br />surface plastic pipes. Shortly after start-up Steve Schram noticed a pressure <br />drop in the control room and Bob Wameke noticed pressure loss at waste pond. <br />In one to two minutes the system was shut down. The new concrete pad <br />contained the majority of the spill and directed the water to the tank farm. The <br />water spilled contained high sodium chloride (~17°/tl) and sodium bicarbonate <br />(~2%). Approximately 200 gallons of water was sprayed outside the pad and was <br />I- limited to the disturbed plant area and approximately 2/100 of an acre in size. <br />After the soil dries, the surface contaminated material will be disposed in the <br />approved lined pit. The rubber hose will be replaced and operators will be <br />reminded to be alert for leaks and spills. <br />If there are any questions or need for additional information, please contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />2~-~ <br />Ed Baker, REM <br />EnviclSafety Manager <br />cc: Meeker BLM <br />White Rlver Nnheolita Minerals. Limited Liablllty Company <br />P. O. Drawer 72. 3200 Co. Rtl. 31, Rille, CO 81650 (lel) 303-878-3674 (lax) 303-878-5866 <br />