Five years after a train derailment spilled bunker c oil substances into Lake Wabamun, Alberta Health Services is reminding residents to beware of visible bunker c oil, oil sheen, tar balls, and oiled vegetation that may be on the beach or in the shallow water along the beachfront.
Humans or pets who come into contact with any of the substances in question should clean the area with a product designed to clean oily substances and then rewash the same area with soap and water.
Anyone who swallows one of the forms of oil still remaining in the lake or develops a skin rash after coming in contact with the products should seek appropriate medical attention.
Residents can contact Health Link Alberta to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 780-408-LINK (5465) or, outside the local calling area, toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK. Visit www.albertahealthservices.ca for health information online.
“Alberta Health Services continues to monitor the lake water at Lake Wabamun, and we ask users to take appropriate precautions to avoid contact with remaining forms of derailment bunker c oil when they are enjoying recreational activities at the lake,” said Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health in a news release.
Lake Wabamun is open for recreational use.
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