CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The U.S. Coast Guard Command Center in Corpus Christi received a report of a dry natural gas line leaking into Corpus Christi Bay on Wednesday, May 29. The City of Corpus Christi did not receive any reports of a pipeline leak.
The Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the Intracoastal Waterway near mile marker 546. This is located in the southern area of Corpus Christi Bay approximately 0.5 nautical mile south of Corpus Christi Bay Day Beacon 61. Recreational boaters, commercial vessels and maritime industry partners should avoid this area until further notice.
The cause of the spill is unknown, and the volume is not reportable. The pipeline was not large enough to have an impact on the city of Corpus Christi.
Coordinated efforts are being made by teams of divers to repair the underwater leak when weather permits. The safety zone will remain in effect until the problem is resolved.
For immediate concerns, contact the Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi Command Center at 1-800-874-2143. For non-emergency communications and updates, email Lt. Commander A. Garafalo, Coast Guard at [email protected].
