15,000 litres of diesel spilled at Shuswap fuel station during delivery
Interior Health warned more than 200 private well users to watch for diesel impacts as provincial officials monitor the cleanup.
- On Tuesday, 15,000 litres of Diesel spilled at the Scotch Creek Co-op during a fuel delivery, with the transport company managing the ongoing cleanup operation.
- The Ministry of Environment and Parks received reports on Tuesday night and dispatched an officer on Wednesday to monitor response actions taken by the hired environmental consultant.
- Interior Health has issued a precautionary warning to more than 200 private well users south of Butters Road, Saratoga Road, and Kenwwod Gate to monitor their water.
- Anyone noticing a fuel odour or oily sheen should use an alternate water source for drinking, cooking, and bathing, as Diesel is detectable at very low concentrations.
- The responsible spiller is legally required to manage the cleanup, with the Ministry and Interior Health continuing to monitor the situation. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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15,000 litres of diesel spilled at Shuswap fuel station during delivery - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
With the price of diesel averaging $2.09 per litre in B.C., a fuel transport company had a costly spill in Scotch Creek. On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) got a report of a diesel spill at the Co-op cardlock station in Scotch Creek. The spill happened during fuel delivery operations at an estimated volume of 15,000 litres. A response contractor and environmental consultant were hired by the transport company that…
15,000 litres of diesel spilled at Shuswap fuel station during delivery - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
With the price of diesel averaging $2.09 per litre in B.C., a fuel transport company had a costly spill in Scotch Creek. On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) got a report of a diesel spill at the Co-op cardlock station in Scotch Creek. The spill happened during fuel delivery operations at an estimated volume of 15,000 litres. A response contractor and environmental consultant were hired by the transport company that…
15,000 litres of diesel spilled at Shuswap fuel station during delivery - Northern Sentinel
With the price of diesel averaging $2.09 per litre in B.C., a fuel transport company had a costly spill in Scotch Creek. On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) got a report of a diesel spill at the Co-op cardlock station in Scotch Creek. The spill happened during fuel delivery operations at an estimated volume of 15,000 litres. A response contractor and environmental consultant were hired by the transport company that…
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15,000 litres of diesel spilled at Shuswap fuel station during delivery
With the price of diesel averaging $2.09 per litre in B.C., a fuel transport company had a costly spill in Scotch Creek. On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) got a report of a diesel spill at the Co-op cardlock station in Scotch Creek. The spill happened during fuel delivery operations at an estimated volume of 15,000 litres. A response contractor and environmental consultant were hired by the transport company that…
Massive diesel spill threatens water sources in north Shuswap
Interior Health has put out a notification, warning a popular area of the North Shuswap that their drinking water may be tainted, following a massive diesel spill. The health authority is advising those living in Scotch Creek north of the main marina area to keep tabs on their well water for the next while, as there are concerns about it becoming contaminated after some 15,000 litres of diesel was spilled on Tuesday evening. Information from the…
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