Saskatchewan agency update on water tests from river affected by Husky oil spill
Posted Aug 25, 2016 11:24 am.
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REGINA – Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency says one sample out of 120 taken from a river affected by last month’s Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) did not meet drinking water guidelines.
That sample was taken five centimetres below the surface of the North Saskatchwan River at North Battleford.
The agency says 16 samples showed amounts of chemicals that exceed guidelines for the protection of aquatic life.
It also took sediment samples and found hydrocarbons at some sites.
The Saskatchewan government says that there have been 144 confirmed wildlife deaths, including 50 aquatic species.
The city of Prince Albert lifted water restrictions on Wednesday, saying it’s confident there is ample supply from two temporary pipelines.
