(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a soybean by-product spill in a tributary of the Boyer River in Harrison County.
On March 8, the DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified about a transportation truck losing control, spilling a feed additive called soybean soapstock. KSX Transportation LLC was carrying approximately 40,100 pounds of product when, due to icy road conditions, the truck rolled off the road and released an unknown amount.
Upon release, the product reached an unnamed tributary of the Boyer River. Clean-up efforts have begun. The tributary has been dammed. Booms have been placed approximately 250 feet downstream, and a pumper truck is on-site, removing the product from the tributary for proper disposal. The by-product did not reach the Boyer River.
No injuries were reported, and no dead fish were observed. Water samples were collected. The investigation is ongoing.
To report a release after hours, please call the DNR’s emergency spill line at (515) 725-8694. Quick reporting can help DNR staff identify the cause of an incident. The DNR website has more information about spill reporting requirements.
