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An abandoned oil well and contaminated soil were found during a renovation in Petrolia, Ontario, prompting ongoing cleanup assessments.
Lambton County in Petrolia, Ontario, uncovered a historic oil well and contaminated soil during a public works depot renovation.
The abandoned well, found 1.2 meters underground with no provincial records, had a wooden casing and is now being evaluated for plugging.
Soil contamination, identified as hydrocarbon-based, was detected, prompting soil and groundwater sampling and the installation of monitoring wells.
The project, initially budgeted at $125,000, has required additional work as the county determines cleanup steps and regulatory compliance.
The extent of contamination and required remediation remain under assessment.
Un pozo de petróleo abandonado y suelo contaminado fueron encontrados durante una renovación en Petrolia, Ontario, lo que provocó evaluaciones de limpieza en curso.