PARSIPPANY — As reported on Parsippany Focus here is an update regarding the Chlorine Leak at 7 Sylvan Way.
Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a Chlorine leak in the parking garage of 7 Sylvan Way at 9:06 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officer Joseph Chmura and Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Department Chief Serrecchia, they were advised by building management that there was a chlorine leak in the pump room inside the parking garage.
He further advised that approximately 13-15, three inch disc shaped chlorine tablets, were inserted into the water filter basket for the exterior fountain.
When the pump was activated it appeared that the O-ring seal was not properly sealed which let the chlorine gas escape from the system.
Rockaway Neck Fire Department Haz-Mat, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Whippany Fire Department, Morris Township Fire Department, Morris County Haz-Mat, Morris County Fire Coordinator, Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services, Morris County and Parsippany Office of Emergency Mangement, Saint Clares Hospital BLS and MICU, Morris County EMS Task Force, and OSHA all responded to the scene.
During the incident the building was evacuated, which consisted of approximately 70 employees. Three employees were assessed by Par-Troy Ambulance for breathing discomfort and a burning feeling in their eyes. All three employees declined further medical assistance.
Rockaway Neck Fire Department Haz-Mat personnel were able to enter the pump room and remove the chlorine tablets that were inside the pump unit. After the building was ventilated, the air quality was checked and all employees were allowed back into the building.
