COCHECTON, NY — The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is working to mitigate an oil spill in Cochecton, where between 1,000 and 1,500 gallons of fuel oil spilled onto the road and nearby wetlands following a tanker accident.
The spill occurred on November 24, when a Cochecton Oil and Propane tanker overturned. The DEC is using booms as part of its cleanup efforts. These booms, which are floating barriers, are deployed to contain and remove the spilled oil from the site. The DEC says the booms will be regularly replaced until all the petroleum is removed.
One of the booms is positioned just north of the Cochecton Oil and Propane facility along State Route 52. The booms are designed to prevent the spread of the oil and make it easier to recover. They are typically made from plastic or metal, anchored to the ground, and have an above-water section that keeps the oil contained.
The booms also have an underwater skirt and flotation devices that help capture the oil and minimize losses beneath the barriers. To keep the booms upright, they are often weighted with additional support. The DEC will continue to monitor the situation until the cleanup is complete.
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