Wisconsin
DNR investigates possible oil spill in northern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Division of Pure Assets is investigating a attainable oil spill close to the Unhealthy River Band of Lake Superior Reservation in far northern Wisconsin.
The division mentioned Enbridge Inc. reported Wednesday {that a} contractor had encountered soil suspected to be contaminated alongside the corporate’s Line 5 pipeline south of Ashland a few mile west of the reservation.
The DNR says the corporate acknowledged it couldn’t determine a leak and believes the contamination was from a previous discharge.
The division says its employees have been on web site and haven’t detected any further petroleum odors or soil staining.
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