A leaking valve on a 100 pound cylinder caused a hazardous materials incident at a municipal water well. At 10:21 AM on Monday March 29, Swainsboro Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at Kite Road and McLeod Bridge Road. Following Emergency Response Guidelines, a determination was made to block traffic within a half mile of the leak. This closed Kite Road, McLeod Bridge Road and the Airport. Residents and occupants of businesses were advised to shelter in place. Technicians from the Swainsboro Hazmat Team made entry and were able to close the valve fully. The incident was contained at 11:25 AM and was placed under control at 12:07 PM. Mutual aid technicians from Metter Fire-Rescue assisted Swainsboro Fire units. Sheriff’s deputies and Swainsboro Police handled control of detouring traffic.
