An odor incident at the Gallipolis Water Treatment Plant was triggered by the accidental mixing of two treatment chemicals during a delivery. The incident was isolated entirely to the plant, and officials confirmed there was no threat to the public water supply or drinking water.
Incident Breakdown
- Date & Time: The incident was reported to 911 at approximately 11:24 a.m.
- The Cause: Water treatment staff reported an odor caused by two different treatment chemicals unexpectedly combining during a chemical delivery at the plant.
- Response: The Gallipolis Police Department, Fire Department, Gallia County EMS, and HazMat crews responded to the scene to manage the situation.
Public Safety Measures
- Evacuations: A temporary evacuation was ordered for the immediate surrounding blocks and the nearby Cliffside Golf Course.
- Shelter-in-Place: Nearby businesses and residents were briefly instructed to shelter in place as a precautionary measure, though this order was later lifted.
- Water Quality: Officials from the Gallipolis Emergency Management Agency confirmed there were zero injuries and no impacts on the public water system