An evacuation order has been lifted after a dangerous chemical leak in Whitewater Township that began Tuesday afternoon. The leak happened near State Route 128 and U.S. 50, near the Great Miami River in western Hamilton County. LATEST UPDATES:In an update at 7 p.m. Wednesday night, officials said the train car that was leaking has been removed and taken to its original destination. There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.According to the Hamilton County EMA, the evacuation order has been lifted and residents are permitted to return to their homes. People within half a mile from the leak were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon.Around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Transportation confirmed that roads at US 50 and State Route 128 reopened to traffic.Central Railroad of Indiana, who owns the tracks, said the rail car began venting styrene around 1 p.m. Tuesday. The probable cause was the additive stabilizer in the car became ineffective. The car stopped venting late Tuesday night.Officials say the car worked exactly as it was designed, it was supposed to vent rather than explodeThere’s no product on the ground that they have identified. U.S. EPA officials on scene say they have set up three fixed air monitoring stations and a rover collecting air quality readings. So far, the air quality has been deemed safe but will continue to monitorINEOS, a plastic resin manufacturer, either leases or owns the rail car. It was on the way to a facility down the road14 other cars on the track were also carrying styrene and have been moved to a facility to be monitoredThe railroad has set up a phone line for anyone who has issues: 1-800-757-7387 Steve Feagins, director of Hamilton County Public Health, said styrene is a volatile liquid, meaning it evaporates almost immediately after it enters the air, so the likelihood of irritation or toxicity is very low. He says it is possible you may smell an odor, but it is well below any toxic levels. He also said he is not aware of any hospitalizations related to the event.Feagins said any food, including pet food, that was left outside before the evacuation should be disposed of out of precaution. Anyone who would like to have their water checked can call 513-946-7966, Feagins said.WHAT IS STYRENE? According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Styrene is a colorless, toxic, flammable liquid, which has a sweet odor. It’s widely used to make plastics and rubber.Siefke said health concerns with the chemical are that it can cause headaches, nausea and respiratory issues which is why they gave evacuation and shelter in place orders. Vulnerable populations, like pregnant women, the elderly or those with respiratory issues, are advised to talk to your doctor if you think you could have been exposed.Steve Feagins, director of Hamilton County Public Health, said the likelihood of irritation or toxicity is very low. He says it is possible you may smell an odor, but it is well below any toxic levels. He also said he is not aware of any hospitalizations related to the event The Villages of Cleves Water Works is working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency on water monitoring but isn’t experiencing any issues related to the leak.President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation. His office says the administration has been in touch with state and local officials.His office says officials with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are on the ground helping with hazmat operations and air quality testing and Biden has directed his team to provide any resources that may be needed and urge residents to heed the warnings of emergency personnel, especially those instructed to evacuate.Hamilton County Public Health has made an assessment of private drinking water wells within a half-mile radius of the site. Residents who would like their private drinking water well assessed can call Hamilton County Public Health at 513-946-7966. Health officials say all public water within the area is safe for humans and pets to drink.Hamilton County Public Health recommends that residents discard any unpackaged food within their homes within the evacuation zone. Three Rivers School District, which is nearby, was evacuated due to the chemical leak on Tuesday afternoon. In an update Tuesday night, officials said classes within the district will be canceled Wednesday due to ongoing impacts from the leak.Middle school practices are canceled and high school practices have been moved offsite will be communicated through coaches.Three Rivers School District will have class as scheduled on Thursday.Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown released a statement on the chemical leak on Tuesday night, saying he is continuing to keep an eye on the situation.”I am monitoring the situation involving the train car chemical leak in Whitewater Township and urge residents to follow the guidance provided by the Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency. I thank the local emergency responders for their quick action,” the statement read.Ohio Sen. JD Vance also released a statement on the chemical leak in Whitewater Township, saying, “My team and I are closely tracking a potentially hazardous chemical leak coming from a railcar near Cleves, Ohio.”Vance went on to say that local authorities are working hard to keep the community safe.