Testing Underway After Water Spill at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove
50 gallons of water spill into storm drain at site of O.C. chemical crisis, testing underway

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A spill of approximately 50 gallons of water at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has prompted testing for toxic chemicals, particularly methyl methacrylate (MMA). This follows a previous crisis involving a tank containing 7,000 gallons of MMA that led to mass evacuations in May.
- 01The water spill occurred during routine maintenance at GKN Aerospace.
- 02Officials are testing for methyl methacrylate (MMA) but believe contamination is unlikely.
- 03The previous crisis at the facility involved a pressurized tank that posed an explosion risk, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 people.
- 04Air sensors have not detected MMA in the area since the crisis began.
- 05The planned transfer of neutralized MMA has been postponed, with potential odor concerns during transport.
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Approximately 50 gallons of water spilled into a storm drain at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, prompting testing for potential toxic chemicals, particularly methyl methacrylate (MMA). This incident follows a significant crisis in May when a tank containing 7,000 gallons of MMA posed an explosion risk, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 residents across several cities, including Garden Grove and Anaheim. The spill occurred while transferring stormwater from an onsite tank, and officials believe the likelihood of MMA contamination is low. The California Department of Public Health has stated there is no current risk to the public from MMA exposure related to this incident, and no long-term health effects are expected. However, the transfer of neutralized MMA from storage tanks has been delayed, and residents may notice a fruity odor during its eventual transport. Air sensors in the area have not detected any MMA since the crisis began, providing reassurance to the community.
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The spill raises concerns about potential chemical contamination in the local stormwater system.
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