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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17749]
Release ID 17749  Release Date/Time 10/14/2026 12:55:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 10/14/2026 12:55:00 PM 
Release Location BACKYARD OF 16 WEER CIR. WILMINGTON, DE 19808 
Facility ID & Name 6038 PRIVATE RESIDENCE  Facility Address 16 WEER CIR.
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
 
Substance Released FUEL OIL, [NO. 2]  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Less Than 25.00 GALLONS 
Released To
Additional Information AN ABOVE GROUND OIL TANK WAS FOUND LEAKING FUEL OIL #2. A PIN HOLE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED ON 10/14. THE TANK HAS BEEN PUMPED OUT. LESS THAN 25 GALLONS OF FUEL OIL LEAKED INTO SOIL UNDER THE TANK.  
Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INHALATION causes headache and slight giddiness. INGESTION causes nausea, vomiting, and cramping; depression of central nervous system ranging from mild headache to anesthesia, coma, and death; pulmonary irritation secondary to exhalation of solvent; signs of kidney and liver damage may be delayed. ASPIRATION causes severe lung irritation with coughing, gagging, dyspnea, substernal distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis; acute onset of central nervous system excitement followed by depression. (USCG, 1999) 
Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen; seek medical attention. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: remove solvent by wiping and wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? YES 
Facility Contact Name: Cynthia Boot  Facility Contact Phone: 302-367-3264 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



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