Duke Energy notified Florida environmental regulators about a chemical spill at its power plant located near the Anclote River in Pasco County. A technician discovered approximately 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite spilled outside the facility in Holiday and onto surrounding soil and asphalt. The company stated that cleanup operations were nearly complete with no impacts extending beyond the plant site. State regulators confirmed there were no effects on nearby waters after a ladder fell overnight and broke a valve releasing the chemical. Contractors were hired to clean up the substance which can irritate skin and lungs but poses minimal risk if properly contained on land.
Key Points:
- Approximately 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite spilled outside the Duke Energy power plant in Holiday.
- The spill occurred when a ladder fell overnight and broke a chemical valve.
- State regulators confirmed no impacts to nearby waters or neighboring properties.
- Cleanup contractors Arcadis and Republic Services were sent to address the spill.
