Sampling underway following Scotch Creek diesel spill

“The fuel transport company responsible has engaged both a spill response contractor and an environmental consultant to support cleanup and environmental assessment efforts. Response teams are currently on site, where containment and remediation activities are actively underway,” said the Armstrong Region Co-Op in a written statement.

“Provincial authorities, including the Ministry of Environment and Parks response personnel, have attended the site and will continue to monitor operations to ensure appropriate environmental cleanup and remediation standards are met.”

The ministry said it is awaiting soil and water test results as crews make plans to remove the impacted ground.

Meanwhile, Interior Health is still urging caution to over 200 private well water users who live south of and along Butters Road, Saratoga Road and Kenwood Gate in Scotch Creek.

Residents in those areas should keep a close watch of their well water for possible impacts of the spill.

“Diesel fuel has a very distinct odour and can be detected at very low concentrations in drinking water,” Interior Health said in a public statement.

“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.”

by Elora McCormack

Sampling underway following Scotch Creek diesel spill

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