Several West Austin intersections closed as crews respond to 'hazardous spill' near Ullrich Water Treatment Plant

The Austin Fire Department said the leaked material has been identified as ferric sulfate, a substance used in water treatment.AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Fire Department , Transportation Department and Austin Water crews are responding to a"hazardous spill" near the Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Tuesday morning.it had crews on the scene of a spill in the 1000 block of Forest View Drive, the same West Austin area where the treatment plant is located.

Roughly a half-hour later, AFD said the leak had been stopped and crews were working to clean up the spill. The following intersections are closed in the area: Lake Austin and Redbud, Stratford Drive and Redbud and Forest View and Redbud. At around 11:30 a.m., AFD said the leaked substance has been identified as ferric sulfate, a substance used in water treatment. Hazmat crews remain on the scene, managing clean-up efforts.

Residents should continue to avoid the area. Crews anticipate closures will continue for the next few hours.KVUE would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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