EMA identifies source of Diego oil spill

In a statement to the media yesterday, the EMA said they are ensuring that the responsible parties are eliminating the possibility of any recurrence of this incident.

“Further to the reported release of an oil-like substance into the Diego Martin River earlier this week, the EMA can confirm the source from which used oil was released into the river, with an unknown volume being discharged through a hole in the perimeter fence of the location, after having been spilled within the confines of the location,” the statement read.

“Among the immediate measures to be implemented at the site is the containing of the site by plugging of a hole in the perimeter wall, removing all storage containers, as well as, clean-up works of oil contamination within the site. The used oil is being collected and disposed of in an acceptable manner.” The EMA said the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), the primary responder to oil spills that affect the marine environment, was also notified of the incident along with the Diego Martin Regional Corporation.