Crime & Safety

Chlorine Gas Leak Reported in Pittsburg

Contra Costa Health Services on Thursday night was warning residents of a potential chlorine gas leak near the K 2 Pure Solutions plant in Pittsburg.

Contra Costa County has issued a public health advisory Thursday evening for the area surrounding the K2 Pure Solutions plant in Pittsburg.

Issue Date: 
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 4:43 p.m.
Description: Contra Costa Health Services is warning residents of a potential chlorine gas leak near the K 2 Pure Solutions plant on the north end of Loveridge Road in Pittsburg.
Instruction: As a precaution, Contra Costa Health Services advises residents near the facility to keep their windows and doors closed, and to consider leaving the area if they have pre existing respiratory conditions. Handle this as advisory information only. For more information go to www.cococws.us or www.cchealth.org.


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