Oil Spill Blog

Stormwater Runoff

Stormwater runoff carries all types of wastes, anywhere and everywhere and ultimately drops them into rivers and streams. Oil spills are one of those hazardous wastes that can enter into the sea water along with the stormwater runoff. As ports are very near to the sea, oil spills in ports can cause too much of a damage to the marine ecosystem. Apart from port oil spills, construction sites also generate oil wastes that can add up to the environmental mess during a storm.

To prevent such problems, there’s the SWPPP – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan in place. It is a water pollution control measure that should be completed and certified before any construction starts. This plan identifies possible pollutants in a particular site that may pollute the stormwater runoff. It tells you ways to reduce pollutants in stormwater and also describes Best Management Practices (BMP). Waste disposal is one of the important aspects of the SWPPP. Construction and pollution go hand in hand. But, you can very well manage it and keep the pollution level to a minimum.

Oily and greasy wastes are not uncommon in any port. However, what’s crucial is to manage this oily stuff in an efficient way. Oil spills that occur from loading and unloading of tanker vessels in ports, when mixed with stormwater, can find their way into the marine water causing serious ecological damages. So, safe storage and disposal of oily material in ports is really important to avoid such complications. With such drastic consequences of oil spills, we just cannot afford to ignore proper oil spill prevention and treatment.

It’s not that there’s going to be a storm whenever there’s an oil spill in ports. But, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Oil Gone Easy S-200 is an eco friendly oil spill containment product that degrades oil into harmless byproducts. It can clear out the oil completely, and leave the environment pollution free. So, join hands to prevent stormwater pollution in a greener way!

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Texas oil spill

Oil spills no matter where always manage to capture the headlines. The recent Port Arthur oil spill in Texas has once again proved how ports are prone oil spills. This spill disaster was the outcome of a collision between an oil tanker and a towing vessel. Just as any other oil spill, the amount of damage caused by this tanker accident is also not very clear.

With 462,000 gallons of oil spewing out into the sea, the Texas oil spill is the largest spill that has hit Texas in the past 16 years. The previous worse case was a Norwegian tanker accident that spilled 4.3 million gallons of crude oil on the coast of Galveston!

The amount of oil recovered is just around ten percent. About one third of the spilt oil was either evaporated or dispersed and the remaining oil is still continuing to pose a threat to the environment. Booms and oil-sucking skimmer boats were used to prevent the spill from spreading.

Whenever an oil spill occurs, the marine ecosystem is the worst affected one. Oil covered herons were identified soon after the Texas oil spill occurred and it’ll not be too shocking if more laid up birds are found.

Chemical detergents come in and do the job of dispersing the oil within a very short time, but the long term consequences are even worse than the oil spill itself. So, eco friendly products always have an edge over the chemical spill cleaners.
Oil Gone Easy S-200 is an eco-friendly product that is really a promising solution for oil spill cleanup irrespective of the nature of the spill. It employs oil eating bacteria to convert the oil into harmless derivatives. The product is so effective that Port of Pensacola has employed Oil Gone Easy S-200 to clean up the port.

This green product is also being considered for the cleanup of coastal areas affected by the oil spill in the Gulf. The oil spill cleanup operation at the Texas Oil Spill site will really be benefited if Oil Gone Easy S-200 is considered for cleanup!

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Oil Spill Refinery

Oil refineries produce different types of fuel from crude oil such as petroleum, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas. However, along with these fuels, there are many other toxic materials that are routinely produced and released into the environment.

Currently almost all refineries around the world pollute the environment at unacceptable, unhealthy levels. They are one of the major contributors of oil spill pollution in the United States and the negative effects of the toxic effluents released by them are plainly evident.

Chemical pollution and oil spill pollution prove harmful as they go on unrestrictedly. Vegetation dies off and land is made barren. Waterways get polluted by the oil spills and toxic materials and the local fauna get severely affected. These contaminants seep into the groundwater as well, causing great concern about community health and safety.

As the crude oil is refined, a number of chemicals are released into the environment, polluting heavily. These chemicals have been known to cause extensive damage to the human health as well. Benzene has been linked to cancer whereas lead inhibits children’s mental development and ability to learn.

Skin irritations, asthma, cough, and bronchitis, are also commonly attributed to gaseous effluents from oil refineries. These emissions cause permanent damage and even death over prolonged exposure.

Accidental fires, explosions, and chemical and gas leaks are common at oil refineries. Such accidents release more than usual amounts of pollutants, resulting in acute exposure and greater health impacts.

To prevent such pollution, refineries have to take corrective steps. Proper handling of the wastes and immediate cleanup of spilled oil in an eco-friendly manner would be beneficial for all. Oil Gone Easy S-200 is an eco-friendly product which uses bioremediation to help in cleaning up oil spills, both crude and refined, effectively and naturally. This environmentally safe product is also available in convenient gallon pails.

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Oil Spills in Ports

Large oil tankers load and discharge oil at ports, and there’s every possibility for oil to spill out. Oil spill pollution in ports should be taken care of immediately as it can cause direct damage to the marine ecosystem. It causes toxic accumulation, and even death of the marine plants and animals within a very short period of time.

Oil spill cleanup methods in ports are same as that of other spill cleaning strategies; the only difference is the requirement of instantaneous response. Whenever there is oil spill in a port, the first response is to find out its source and secure the spill. Any leaking tanker valve or loose-fitting nozzle should be identified and fixed. Immediate steps should be taken to bring the spill under control and also the removed oil should be degraded in a safe way.

Large wharves present in ports can accumulate oil under their surfaces, and it becomes too difficult to find out the oil spill unless they show up themselves. Ship propellers or vacuum pumps are used to suck out the oil that is hidden underneath. Again, the recovered oil should be treated in an appropriate way to prevent any possible damage to the environment.

If oil dispersing agents are harsh on the environment, then what could be an effective oil spill cleanup strategy? Use of oil spill containment products that adopt green technology is a better option. Oil Gone Easy S-200 is one such green product that makes use of hydrocarbon eating bacteria for effective oil spill cleanup. It can give oil spill free clean ports in a matter of days! This product has been used in the cleanup of the Port of Pensacola.

It’s always better to avoid spills. But, in a place where there are hundreds of oil tankers loading and bunkering all types of oil, completely preventing oil spills is almost next to impossible. Even so, giving a good try is always feasible. A good waste management system in ports with adequate resources to handle oil leaks and other oily wastes is necessary. Careful handling of greasy materials is also equally important. Clean ports without oil specks are possible with Oil Gone Easy S-200!

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Oil spills on highways

Of course, oil spills damage the environment to a great extent. Human and animal health, ecosystem, and drinking water quality, everything is in trouble! But, there are other things to weigh too! Road safety is one serious issue that is at stake due to oil spills on highways.
Do you know there’s an uncanny link between road accidents and oil spill? An oil spill can cause a road accident, and a road accident in turn, can cause an oil spill. Both of them are dangerous, so it is always better to be safe than sorry!
You must be wondering how oil spills on a highway can be as terrifying as claimed. “With the jet speed a vehicle gains while driving on a highway, a scanty oil spill is not going to cause much of a difference.” Is this what you think? Then, you’d better change your opinion. These arguments go well with statistics and probability, but not in real life! If you’re driving on a slippery highway, then there’s every chance of you ending up in an accident!
Oil trucks and tankers with a poor leak proof system can cause large oil spills on the road. And if it rains when there is a large spill out there, then the situation couldn’t be riskier. The roads become twice as slippery and become an accident prone zone!
Removing oil spills from highways using green products like Oil Gone Easy S-200 can do wonders! One thing you can do to prevent road accidents is to maintain your car or bike in a good condition. It’s good in two ways – gives a long lasting life to your vehicle, and checks engine oil spills that can otherwise pollute the environment.
Oil Gone Easy S-200, available in 5 gallon pails, is an eco friendly product that is a promising solution to lethal oil leaks. It makes use of hydrocarbon eating bacteria that break down contaminants like oil and fuel. After oil is used up, the product dissolves completely, posing no threat to the environment.
The method of application is also very simple! Spray the formula over the oil spill and leave it intact for a couple of weeks. You can get 5 gallon pails for home usage. That’s all you have to do to chuck out oil spots. Green products like this are hard to find and we recommend that you make full use of it.

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Garage Cleaning

Spring is approaching and, it’s time to start spring cleaning your house. Not just the inside your house, you must pay equal attention while cleaning your garden, pavement, and garage too. Oil stain removal should top the list of things to do while cleaning your garage. And, if you start a garage cleanup without deciding what to do and what not to do, then it’s going to be really tedious.

Our cars, if in a bad state, cause oil spills on the garage floor making it slippery and risky to walk on. Using detergents or any other chemicals for oil stain removal products to get rid of oil spills may seem to be promising. But, they only add fuel to the fire! They just cause oil dispersion, and don’t remove the oil entirely. Your garage floor remains slippery as always. So, use eco friendly products like Oil Gone Easy Home & Driveway S-200 that remove oil entirely, causing no harm at all. To your convenience, this green oil spill remover is available in 5 gallon pails.

When we talk about garage cleaning, most of us tend to focus only on cleaning the floor. However, the garage shelves also need cleaning and organizing. Apart from automobiles, a garage is also a storage place for garden tools and most of our cleaning equipments. We store lubricant cans, paints, and other oily canisters in the garage. As all these stuff contribute its fair share in spilling oil, it’s very crucial to employ oil stain removal strategies in garage racks also.

Start by eliminating the useless clutter that is lying around your garage for a long time and stash them into the bin. Take proper care while disposing harmful materials like plastic or chemicals. Then, take out all the things from the garage and clean it up with Oil Gone Easy S-200 that is available in 5 gallon pails. It’s very simple. Sprinkle this green product on the oil spilt area, and leave it undisturbed. The oil spill disappears!

After cleaning, arrange the things properly; all garden tools in one place, all lubricating stuff in one place, and all cleaning equipments in one place. You can also paint your garage door and walls to give a fresh look. Your garage is now neatly set and free of oil spills!

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