SAXON, Wis. (Northern News Now) – Nearly a month after a natural gas liquid release at a Line 5 pipeline construction site, officials are providing an update on potential environmental impacts.
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On Aug. 25 near Saxon, a subcontractor’s truck struck a valve as Enbridge worked to reroute its Line 5 pipeline. The incident caused a massive release of natural gas liquids, prompting evacuations and a lengthy cleanup process.
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Enbridge continues clean-up after pipeline rupture releases natural gas liquids(Enbridge)State and federal crews investigate
The Wisconsin DNR provided an update, saying state and federal crews are investigating. They are sampling soil and nearby waterways.
The truck and the damaged portion of the pipeline have been removed from the site.
Staff from the DNR and Enbridge will continue meeting daily, at least until the excavation is complete.
The DNR says it continues to evaluate options in response to Enbridge performing unpermitted construction at the site in the wake of the spill.
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