Oil spill cleanup in North Logan continues

Oil spill cleanup in North Logan continues


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LOGAN — Cleanup of an oil spill continued Sunday along a canal in the North Logan/ Hyde Park area.

Saturday night, Cache County officials discovered that the top coat of oil applied to a road construction project had washed away during a rainstorm that night and into a nearby canal. The oil carried over a three-mile section of the canal.

Bear River Health Department spokeswoman Jill Parker said Sunday morning that the amount of oil that spilled into the canal was still being calculated.

The spill was contained and diverted late Saturday night into a field near Highway 91. Parker said drinking water in the area was never immediately in risk. Several departments were assisting with the cleanup Sunday.

Residents were told not to use secondary water or let their animals drink secondary water.

"We're satisfied that we really got the bulk of what got into the irrigation ditch in the first place," said Keith Larsen with the Bear River Health Department.

Officials said irrigation water should be safe for use by noon tomorrow.

A hotline has been set up for residents to report any residual contamination at 435-792-6576.

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