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Information courtesy of the Grand Island Fire Co.
On Sunday, Grand Island Fire Co. dispatch was notified by Water Department personnel of a chlorine leak alarm at the Town of Grand Island Water Department’s water tank and pumping station on Whitehaven Road. The GIFC responded to the facility to investigate the alarm.
Upon arrival, firefighters, working alongside Water Department personnel, detected a faint chlorine odor in the area outside the structure. Due to the potential hazards associated with a chlorine release, additional specialized resources were requested, including the Brighton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 5 hazardous materials team, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station 914th Fire Department, and Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services.
Working together, responding agencies and Water Department personnel were able to identify and isolate a faulty valve and safely mitigate the hazard. Additional assistance was provided by the Erie County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police and Twin City Ambulance Corp.
At no time was there a threat to the public, and no evacuations were necessary. Following mitigation of the hazard, the facility was safely returned to the Town of Grand Island Water Department.
The GIFC would like to thank all responding agencies and Water Department personnel for their professionalism, technical expertise and teamwork in bringing the incident to a safe resolution.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
