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The Town of Guilderland operates a water treatment facility which uses chlorine as a water disinfectant. The maximum quantity contained on site at one time is about 4,000 pounds of liquified gaseous chlorine. There are two containers each with a capacity of 2,000 lbs. One is in use and the other in storage. The threat of a release is most probable during transfer. Other incidents could occur due to faulty piping or fittings. There has no been a significant release during the past five years. A chlorine saftey program has been formulated at the facility and the local emergency response units are aware of the potential of a chloring leak into the atmosphere. The chemical is stored in an enclosed building and there are leal monitors and detectors.
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