Liquid That Prompted Evacuation Identified
KSAL Staff - Thu 03:33 PM 10/04/2012
Mercaptan is an odorant used to give natural gas a recognizable scent.
Officials determine that a liquid substance that prompted an evacuation in Salina does not pose a big risk.
According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the liquid officials found spilled in an area at North Santa Fe and 7th Street in Salina is Mercaptan. Mercaptan is an odorant used to give natural gas a recognizable scent.
KDHE determined that the spilled substance poses minimal risk.
State and local officials are aware that some residents and businesses, including a nearby daycare facility, evacuated as a safety precaution. It is recommended that people consider keeping their doors and windows closed and limit outdoor activity where a strong odor is present.
Excavation and cleanup of the contaminated soil is expected to be complete Friday. Until cleanup is complete, nearby residents may experience very unpleasant or repulsive odors associated with this spill.
The source of the spill is under investigation.
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buckbuster59
Thursday 4 October 2012 16:05
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Thursday 4 October 2012 16:05
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Thursday 4 October 2012 16:19 Report this comment
BZZZT!! Wrong. Mercaptan is a gas.
troy
Thursday 4 October 2012 17:57 Report this comment
Glad it wasn't Tetraiodahexamine.
2gud4u
Friday 5 October 2012 00:53 Report this comment
Where can I buy this? I need some for my gas.. Its been quite smelly lately!!
Iamgonnagetyou
Friday 5 October 2012 08:16 Report this comment
This whole story stinks
whosyourdaddy
Friday 5 October 2012 09:54 Report this comment
There was probably a body inside... they just didnt tell you that...
Victory2012
Saturday 6 October 2012 15:52 Report this comment
Can you smell it that far away @iam? I am surprised the smell would carry to Abilene.
gaspasser1959
Saturday 6 October 2012 19:57
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