Imperial Oil reports biomass spill into St. Clair River in Ontario (updated)

Imperial Oil

03/12/2024 18:52

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       Dec 3 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd  IMO.TO  on Tuesday
said it is currently managing a minor biomass spill into the St.
Clair River from its water treatment plant in Ontario, Canada.
    "This occurred this morning and has been contained within
the site's outfall. Booms have been placed within that area of
the river," Imperial said.
    As a precaution, a vac truck has been stationed at the area
to prevent another carryover occurrence, the company said.
        Imperial was not immediately available to comment on the
volume of the release.
  
        
  

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