Lab Report: Hopkins Leak Caused by Corrosion Due to Lack of Maintenance

Lab Report: Hopkins Leak Caused by Corrosion Due to Lack of Maintenance

Through an information request, Tallahassee Reports has learned that an outside metalurgical laboratory concluded in August 2012 that the leak in the 7.5 million gallon fuel tank located at the Hopkins Generating Station was caused by a “corrosion attack” and “microbiologically-influenced corrosion.” Also, the lab report and other writings by experts indicate the corrosion could […]

City Informed Bondholders, But Not Citizens About Fuel Spill. Also, “Residual Contamination Might Exist”

City Informed Bondholders, But Not Citizens About Fuel Spill. Also, “Residual Contamination Might Exist”

With every passing day new information is revealed about the major fuel spill that occurred at the City’s Hopkins Generating Station in 2012. TR was the first to report the spill here and the beginning of what appears a concerted effort by management to conceal the spill from city commissioners and the citizens of Tallahassee. Now […]

The City of Tallahassee’s Fuel Spill Cover-Up

The City of Tallahassee’s Fuel Spill Cover-Up

Tallahassee Reports has learned that a City of Tallahassee employee knew about the major fuel spill at the Hopkins Generating Station, but failed to alert City Commissioners about the spill during a public meeting while discussing contracts for companies to cleanup potential “spills of hazardous materials.” The discussion took place on February 8, 2012 during […]

Major Fuel Spill at City’s Hopkins Generating Station Hidden from Public View

Major Fuel Spill at City’s Hopkins Generating Station Hidden from Public View

Through the review of public records after receiving an anonymous tip, Tallahassee Reports has learned that there was a major diesel fuel spill from an above ground storage tank at the Hopkins Generating power plant that, until now, has not been publicly reported. The spill, which happened in 2012, resulted in thousands of gallons of […]