Skaneateles, NY – A small chlorine leak at the City of Syracuse Water Department in Skaneateles forced the evacuation of the building Wednesday, according to city officials.
Around 12:14 p.m., an underground leak was discovered at one of the wells in the gatehouse at 20 West Genesee St. in the village, said Sol Muñoz, a spokesman for the city of Syracuse.
Workers immediately closed the pipe and notified 911 to ensure the leak was fully contained and the building was evacuated, she said.
A fire crew from the Syracuse Fire Department responded to the scene to confirm that the chlorine had been contained and that there was no ongoing leak, Muñoz said. The response was precautionary and no further action was necessary at the time, she said.
There was no threat to nearby residents and no impact on the water supply, Muñoz said. While every chlorine spill is treated seriously, quick detection and response prevented the incident from escalating, she said.
Since the damaged line is under water, several will be used for repairs later this week, she said.
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