BUCHANAN – Preliminary estimates of dielectric fluid that leaked into the Hudson River after the May 9 Indian Point transformer fire amounted to about 3,000 gallons, officials said Friday.
The failed transformer held 24,000 gallons of the fluid, which acts as an electrical insulator and coolant inside transformers when they are operational.
Indian Point owner Entergy said visual observations in the discharge canal and the river have not indicated significant quantities of the oil. Further investigation and recovery efforts are continuing at the site.
Environmental personnel have conducted assessments of approximately 25 locations based on Entergy, Coast Guard and state DEC observations regarding potential oil sheens in the Hudson and have implemented the appropriate mitigation efforts at a handful of those sites.
Entergy has established a public reporting mechanism for potential fluid sightings by calling 800-472-6372 or by emailing environment@safesecurevital.com .
Entergy continues to investigate the cause of the transformer failure.
