UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report: January 9, 2007


NALCO HOLDING COMPANY


Delaware

001-32342

16-1701300

(State of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

 

 

1601 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563


630-305-1000


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Item 8.01.

Other Events


On January 8, 2007, Nalco Holding Company issued a press release containing a statement about a chemical release that occurred at its Sugar Land, Texas plant. A copy of that release is being furnished to the SEC as an exhibit to this form.


Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits


(c)

Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 of Form 8-K:


(99.1)

Press release of Nalco Holding Company dated January 8, 2007, containing a statement about a chemical release from its Sugar Land, Texas plant.  








SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.




NALCO HOLDING COMPANY


/s/ Stephen N. Landsman

Secretary


Date: January 9, 2007