A History of Troubles at Eureka Ice
Oct. 1, 2008
The last of the anhydrous ammonia is removed from Eureka Ice.
Oct. 16, 2008
The Eureka Building Dept. is informed that the roof on the Eureka Ice plant has partially collapsed, compromising the structural integrity of the building.
Nov. 3, 2008
City wastewater treatment workers doing routine inspection at a lift station on Waterfront Drive are overwhelmed with ammonia fumes. Workers at Eureka Ice had been pouring an ammonia solution down the drain. Eureka Ice manager Tom Devere admits to having discharged 20 gallons of the mixture on three separate occasions. The city of Eureka assesses a fine of $10,110.38.
Dec. 1, 2008
The city of Eureka applies for $500,000 from the Headwaters Fund and agrees to contribute another $250,000 in redevelopment funds to purchase and install a new ice system to provide flake ice on a city-owned pier next to Pacific Choice, to be operated by Pacific Choice.
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Comment / By Mystified / May 15, 2009, 8:37 p.m.
This is disturbing. Thanks for all of this information. I had to call someone to find out that catastrophic release of ammonia’s hazard to public health and safety means the workers could get chemical burns in their lungs, or if trapped inside they could not breathe, and does not mean it could harm all of Eureka.
In fact this person just told me that anhydrous ammonia disapates in the air and breaks down in the water, so my questions were answered about the safety of our water and air quality.
When I read that the ammonia could cause some catastrophic event, I right away thought huge explosion or harming the air all around Eureka. Fortunately, this is not the case. Now I agree with using Headwater’s Funds for this new Ice Plant. I did not know they were having to get ice from Oregon, so now I agree this was the best decision.
When you use the word catastrophic hazard to public health and safety, could you please explain to people what that means. Luckily the first person I called happened to be an expert.