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Product spill got into stormwater system: City

Lloydminster Fire Department crews were called into action Monday evening to contain a product spill in the area of 62 Street and 49 Avenue. However, city officials say that product got into the stormwater system, but they are uncertain as to the quantity or the type of product.

“The Lloydminster Fire Department installed booms in the stormwater system to mitigate the impact of any product that may have entered the stormwater system and dammed the culvert near the wastewater treatment facility,” says Doug Rodwell, acting manager of emergency management operations. “We are confident the product has not entered any major waterway outside of city limits,” noting some of the product did enter the stormwater system.

Additionally, officials say there is no immediate threat to the public.

The local 911 dispatch reported the call at about 9:18 p.m. The Lloydminster Fire Department along with support from the Britannia Fire Department dealt with the containment. Crews remained on scene to monitor the situation.

The product spill is under investigation and has been reported to the Saskatchewan Environment and Province of Alberta.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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