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Remediation continues at Jaffray spill site
The following is a March 24 update from the Ministry of Environment on the remediation efforts on the recent diesel fuel spill in Jaffray, as shared by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK).
Efforts remain ongoing to recover diesel and water contaminants from the recovery trench, which is designed to effectively recover contaminants via surface water infiltration through the soil.
From the soil sampling and delineation that has been completed, it has been determined that the majority of diesel was contained within the top 0.5m of the soil.
At this time, sampling has shown no significant impacts on the aquifer or residential drinking water wells.
The responsible party and environmental consultant (Stantec) are continuing to work with the ministry for the proposed discharge of treated, clean water from the recovery trench into nearby river. Discharge will not occur until approval is given from the ministry and an applicable qualified professional.
A concrete timeline for finishing remediation is unknown; however, will be provided as part of a remediation plan. This plan is in development and is expected to be provided to the ministry soon.
See the latest updates from the ministry.
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