Swift Power Canal Breach -  Photos
04/26/2002

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Cleanup workers setting up skimmer in interception trench, to remove transformer oil Taken by: Andrea Unger, Ecology
Date: 04/26/02
 

Close-up of skimmer.  The skimmer is being used to remove oil which pooled around the transformer.
Taken by: Andrea Unger, Ecology
Date: 04/26/02

Adsorbent pads in interception trench.  In addition to the skimmer, pads were used to remove oil from the trench.
Taken by: Andrea Unger, Ecology
Date: 04/26/02

Clean-up worker removing adsorbent pads from interception trench.
Taken by: Andrea Unger, Ecology
Date: 04/26/02