CT company settles for $350,000 over major gasoline spill

A transportation company in Connecticut will pay $350,000 to settle a case related to the largest gasoline spill in state history. The spill happened in November 2022 after a tanker truck operated by Soundview collided with a utility pole and fire hydrant in Norfolk. This accident caused a huge spill of 8,200 gallons of gasoline, contaminating nearby yards and the local stormwater system. State officials described the environmental impact as severe, affecting both surface and groundwater. Cleanup efforts involved removing about 600 tons of contaminated soil and 90,000 gallons of contaminated water. Residents near the spill were evacuated for safety because of the risk posed by toxic gasoline fumes. Attorney General William Tong announced the settlement and emphasized the company's responsibility for the ongoing cleanup. This agreement also covers two smaller spills in Milford and Montville. The total payment includes a civil penalty and funds to cover state costs associated with the remediation efforts. The state will continue to monitor the cleanup operations closely.