City officials say a ruptured chemical tank at the Snyder Water Treatment Plant prompted widespread evacuations in the area between 37th Street and 25th Street from Avenue M to Avenue J. Crews arrived on the scene after noon to find that a delivery truck was offloading chemicals into the incorrect tank.
The chemical has been identified as chlorine dioxide. Concerns about potential explosions or the release of toxic fumes prompted evacuations out of precaution. As of 5:00 p.m., those who were evacuated are now safe to return home.
The City of Snyder announced that the water is safe to drink and was never compromised. They clarified that no explosion occurred; instead, there was a small pressure release.
“Emergency crews remain on site to monitor the situation out of an abundance of caution,” the City of Snyder explained.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this incident.
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