News Items tag as: Vavenby diesel spills

Another diesel spill in North Thompson near Vavenby
May 30, 2019 - 3:28 PM

VAVENBY – A motor vehicle incident involving a transport truck along Highway 5 has resulted in diesel contamination in the North Thompson River.
Interior Health removes water advisory after North Thompson diesel spill
January 11, 2019 - 10:10 AM

AVOLA - Residents who draw water from the North Thompson River north of Avola and down through Clearwater can resume their regular water use.
Water advisory after second diesel spill this week in North Thompson River
January 06, 2019 - 10:05 AM

AVOLA - Yesterday a motor vehicle incident involving a transport truck has resulted in diesel contamination in the North Thompson River.
Vavenby water users 'do not use' order rescinded
January 04, 2019 - 3:11 PM

VAVENBY - All who were on the 'do not use' order in Vavenby can resume water consumption.
'Do not use' order still in place after diesel spill in North Thompson River
December 31, 2018 - 11:11 AM

VAVENBY - It's still too early to determine exactly when Vavenby residents can drink their water again.
Vavenby residents advised not to drink water after semi-trailer accident in North Thompson river
December 30, 2018 - 11:57 AM

VAVENBY - A diesel spill has occurred in the North Thompson River upstream of Vavenby after a motor vehicle incident this morning.
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Another diesel spill in North Thompson near Vavenby