A major oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River upstream of Maidstone, Saskatchewan does not pose an immediate threat to Manitoba waters, according to the province.
READ MORE: Husky Energy pipeline leaks oil into North Saskatchewan River
The province issued the statement Tuesday stating there is no risk to the water supply of any Manitoba communities but “alternatives are underway with the Town of The Pas, which uses the Saskatchewan River as a drinking water source.”
The province also said it is monitoring the situation closely.
The oil spill was reported on Husky Energy line Thursday morning. Roughly 200 to 250 cubic metres of oil (200,000 to 250,000 litres) are estimated to have spilled.
Efforts to stop and capture the oil are underway with oil-absorbent booms used in at least six locations.
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Saskatchewan communities affected by the spill can expect precautionary drinking water measures to be in place for weeks or even months, Sam Ferris with Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency said Monday.
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