Government ministries responding to 15,000-litre diesel spill in Scotch Creek
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SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. — (UPDATE 10:50 a.m.): Interior Health (IH) says more than 200 private well users in the Scotch Creek area should take precautions following a large 15,000 diesel spill at the Scotch Creek Co-op cardlock Tuesday (May 5) evening.
“This is a precautionary measure based on current information,” the health authority said in a statement Thursday. “We understand this may be concerning and IH will continue to closely monitor this situation in consultation with the Ministry of Environment and Parks.”
Interior Health said people who live south of and along Butters Road, Saratoga Road and Kenwood Gate in Scotch Creek should monitor their private wells for possible impacts from the spill.
“Diesel fuel has a very distinct odour and can be detected at very low concentrations in drinking water,” Interior Health added. “If you notice any fuel odour or visible fuel (oily sheen – rainbow-colored film), [use] an alternate water source for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, food preparation and bathing.”
