Seabird Island (Sq’éwqel) officials delivered on update on the train diesel spill in the community on Friday, March 1.
In a release dated March 6, officials stated that efforts continue to determine if any diesel migrated away from the spill site near Lophet Road and the Maria Slough. Workers have put in temporary wells along the train tracks and collected water samples from the 14 homes currently under a water advisory.
Water delivery to the affected homes is ongoing and will continue for as long as the advisory is in effect.
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Results for water testing may be ready by early next week.
On the evening of March 1, a VIA passenger train passing through the Agassiz area struck a piece of debris, causing damage to the fuel and causing a spill along the tracks near Seabird Island. None of the 121 passengers or crew were hurt.
The incident is still under investigation. Another Q&A session for the Seabird community is planned once more information is available.
Anyone with immediate concerns surrounding the spill should contact Danika Snook at 604-202-0834.
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