Ithaca Water Treatment Plant Evacuated Twice Due to Chlorine Gas Presence

Ithaca Water Treatment Plant Evacuated Twice Due to Chlorine Gas Presence

The presence of chlorine gas prompted brief evacuations at Ithaca’s water treatment plant on Tuesday and Wednesday, but city officials say there is no threat to public health.

Hazmat responses needed as "incompatible chemicals" were mixed, releasing chlorine gas • 14850

The City of Ithaca says a hazardous materials response on Water Street on Ithaca’s east hill early Tuesday afternoon and a followup visit on Wednesday were necessary after “an incident that occurred during a routine chemical delivery at the Water Treatment Plant,” according to a statement. “Two incompatible chemicals were erroneously mixed and created chlorine gas, a hazardous substance.” Related: Avoid the area of Water Street as IFD operates a…