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Coast Guard Responding After 8,000 Gallons of Diesel Spilled in Ohio River

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Thinkstock 081914 CoastGuardVessel?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1408483909647iStockphoto/Thinkstock(CINCINNATI) — The U.S. Coast Guard is responding after 8,000 gallons of diesel oil spilled into the Ohio River near Cincinnati.

The spill took place at the Duke Energy W.C. Beckjord Power Station. Duke Energy has assumed responsibility for the cleanup and is working with an approved oil spill response organization.

As of Tuesday afternoon, there were three Coast Guard vessels on scene helping to contain the oil.

An investigation into the cause of the spill is underway with local, state and federal officials. Cincinnati Waterworks and Northern Kentucky Waterworks have been contacted to address possible concerns regarding municipal water intakes.


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