Residents of Baker Lake have been advised by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 Petroleum Products Division (PPD) that a diesel heating fuel spill of about 96 litres occurred on April 4 at the Baker Lake tank farm.
The fuel spill occurred at the tank farm in front of the diesel dispenser building as a result of human error while filling a fuel delivery truck, stated a press release issued by Greg Belanger, manager of policy, legislation and communications with Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut.
The news release said the contractor responsible for the fuel spill SA国际影视传媒� Arctic Fuel Services SA国际影视传媒� is working under the direction of the regulator (Department of Environment) to contain the spill and remediate the area. The Government of Nunavut stated that it became aware of the fuel spill on April 9.
SA国际影视传媒�The PPD is providing additional oversight through the work of an environmental specialist being dispatched to the tank farm property,SA国际影视传媒� stated the news release. SA国际影视传媒淭he fuel spill occurred downstream from the raw water intake for the Baker Lake water treatment plant.
SA国际影视传媒�While PPD does not typically oversee fuel spill response, in this case the incident occurred on tank farm property, so PPD dispatched an environmental specialist to provide on-site support.
SA国际影视传媒�Immediately following the spill, the contractor collected the contaminated snow into two Quatrex bags, which were then transferred into three 45-gallon drums for secure containment and storage. The department will continue to monitor the site until regulatory agencies are satisfied with cleanup efforts.SA国际影视传媒�
PPD stated that there is no evidence to suggest that any fuel got into the water.
It stated while hydrocarbon testing is a part of routine water sample testing, the GN has increased monitoring during remediation efforts.
SA国际影视传媒�Water sample analysis of both raw and treated drinking water is completed by a qualified independent laboratory, with test results being provided directly to the drinking water regulator (Department of Health), which is actively monitoring and ensuring the safety of the community drinking water supply.
SA国际影视传媒�The community is asked to continue following the current boil-water advisory put in place this on Feb. 26. Residents will be updated of any changes and will continue to be informed as more information becomes available.SA国际影视传媒�
Listed below are the recorded spills in Kivalliq region so far this year, according to the Government of Nunavut's spill data base.
Jan. 3: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� other (unspecified) SA国际影视传媒� 1,000 litres
Jan. 4 SA国际影视传媒� Lupin SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� 1 litre
Jan. 5: Lupin: petroleum SA国际影视传媒� lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 100 litres
Jan. 9: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� unknown SA国际影视传媒� 200 litres
Jan 10 SA国际影视传媒� Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� chemicals (including transformer oils) SA国际影视传媒� 200 litres
Jan. 11 SA国际影视传媒� Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� chemicals (including transformer oils) SA国际影视传媒� 100 litres
Jan. 14: Arviat SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� 100 litres
Jan. 17: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 200 litres
Jan. 17: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� 150 litres
Jan. 18: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� other SA国际影视传媒� 1,400 litres
Jan. 21: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 80 litres
Jan. 24: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� petroleum - fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� munknown quantity
Jan. 28: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 10 litres
Feb. 16: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� petroleum - lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 200 litres
Feb. 18: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� unknown SA国际影视传媒� 1,135 kilograms
Feb. 21: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� other SA国际影视传媒� 5,000 litres
March 4: Meadowbank mine SA国际影视传媒� wastewater/impacted water SA国际影视传媒� unknown quantity
March 6: Meadowbank mine SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 300 litres
March 25: Rankin Inlet SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 7 litres
March 25: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� lubricating oil (lube, hydraulic) SA国际影视传媒� 200 litres
March 29: Meadowbank mine/Whale Tail SA国际影视传媒� Petroleum SA国际影视传媒� fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� 350 litres
March 30: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� wastewater/impacted water SA国际影视传媒� 150 cubic metres
March 30: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 50 litres
April 2: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 30 litres
April 4: Baker Lake SA国际影视传媒� petroleum SA国际影视传媒� fuel oil (jet A, diesel, turbo A, heat) SA国际影视传媒� unknown quantity
April 10: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 38 litres
April 11: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 38 litres
April 14: Meliadine mine SA国际影视传媒� sewage SA国际影视传媒� 750 litres
