The province is ramping up fuel outlet inspections after a diesel spill in Woodstock last December.
Since launching inspections in April, government officials have reviewed 30 sites, uncovering violations at 14 locations.
As a result, enforcement actions, including tickets and compliance plans, have been issued to ensure compliance.
“The inspections are essential to protecting the environment and public health,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage said in a government release.
“We will continue taking action to ensure compliance and address any risks.”
Meanwhile, remediation is ongoing at the Woodstock site, where Irving Oil Ltd. has installed an on-site system to treat contaminated water and continues groundwater monitoring.
So far, officials report no impact to nearby drinking wells or wetlands, according to the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
The province says it will continue monitoring fuel outlets to ensure they meet environmental laws, including the Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation, and that the next round of inspections will begin soon.
Updates will be provided as remediation efforts and inspections progress.
