Contra Costa County

Health advisory lifted after suspected chlorine leak at Pittsburg chemical plant

NBC Universal, Inc. An incident at the Corteva chemical plant in Pittsburg prompted health officials to issue a public health advisory for parts of Pittsburg and Antioch on Monday morning.

Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory Monday night in the Pittsburg/Antioch area near the Corteva facility after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car earlier.

According to the county, readings taken in the area by a hazmat team did not indicate there would be any offsite health impacts due to the leak.

Fire officials confirmed Monday afternoon that the chlorine was found under a rail car in an industrial area Pittsburg, prompting hazmat crews to inspect the car.

The incident was first reported about 10:50 a.m. near the Corteva Agriscience plant at 901 Loveridge Road, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Moisture was seen under the rail car, accompanied by a slight odor of chlorine, fire officials said.

At about 2:45 p.m., hazmat crews were working to open a hatch on the car, a Confire spokesman said.

Contra Costa County health officials issued a public health advisory for parts of Pittsburg and Antioch, advising residents to take precautions. The advisory has now been lifted.

More information is available at cchealth.org/hazmat.

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