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Large diesel spill from US data centre triggers environmental response
A significant diesel fuel spill at a major data centre facility in New Jersey has prompted cleanup operations and raised environmental concerns. Approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel entered a local waterway before containment measures were implemented.
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Cleanup operations are underway in New Jersey's Meadowlands region following a diesel spill from an Equinix data centre located in Secaucus. The incident resulted in the release of approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel into Anderson Creek, according to official reports.
Authorities confirmed that containment measures were successfully deployed to prevent the fuel from reaching the Hackensack River, a significant waterway in the region. The swift response helped limit the environmental impact of the spill, though the incident has drawn scrutiny from environmental watchdogs.
Bill Sheehan, head of the Hackensack Riverkeeper Foundation, has called for the company to face a natural resource damages claim in connection with the incident. Such claims typically seek compensation for environmental harm and restoration efforts.
The data centre operator has not yet issued a public statement regarding the spill or detailed response measures. Officials continue monitoring the situation as cleanup and assessment efforts proceed at the site.