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Equinix Stops Diesel Spill After 5,000 Gallons Leak

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  • Equinix’s Secaucus data center in New Jersey spilled 5,000 gallons diesel into Anderson Creek.
  • Equinix halted the leak, hired Clean Harbors, used booms and vacuum trucks to remove diesel.
  • DEP spokesperson Larry Hajna said spill caused no wildlife impacts and was contained before the river.
  • Ben Dziobek urged Governor Mikie Sherrill to impose a statewide data-center moratorium.
  • About 100 New Jersey towns have banned or restricted data centers this year.