At approximately 10:00 am on May 10, 2025, EPA R6 was notified by the National
Response Center of oil dumping into the flood plains and Big
Bayou in Liberty, Texas. Approximately 50 barrels of oil have been discharged. The Big Bayou confluence with the Trinity River is
approximately 0.5 miles from the incident location. This appears to be an
illegal dumping incident and poses a substantial threat of discharge to the
Trinity River.
EPA's staff has mobilized to the Site and cleanup has begun in Big
Bayou. EPA is working in close coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife
Services and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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