A Calgary Fire Department hazardous materials team is on the scene at the city’s Glenmore Reservoir after a report of a hydrocarbon spill.
CFD public information officer Carol Henke confirmed the City of Calgary’s Glenmore Boat Patrol reported the spill just after noon Thursday.
The spill appeared to be coming from a construction site near the Glenmore Sailing Club.
Hazmat crews on scene are taking samples to try to determine the substance, as well as the source of the spill.
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CFD said early reports showed much of the spill had already dissipated, suggesting it was not a large spill.
Gasoline, diesel, motor oil, propane, butane and kerosene all contain hydrocarbons.
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The Glenmore Reservoir and dam were created on the Elbow River to provide Calgary with drinking water.
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