It seems that a mysterious “light-oil based product” is responsible for the oil spill in Farlain Lake. In a statement from the Township of Tiny, “Preliminary findings indicate that the substance involved is a light oil-based product; however, the exact type has not yet been determined.” Tiny is working closely with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to manage and remediate areas impacted from the spill on Farlain Lake. Tiny Twp. working to clean up mysterious spill at Farlain Lake Current evidence suggests the incident was an isolated spill on the lake, but the source is still under investigation. Laboratory analysis of water quality samples collected on Monday indicate no hydrocarbon-related impacts to water quality within Farlain Lake, apart from localized areas where cleanup efforts continue. The spill was initially noticed by residents near the lake near the end of October. Tiny staff say the plan is to continue reducing the containment area as conditions allow and as the impacts of the spill are further minimized. The township’s drinking water fill station at 39 Balm Beach Road offers a free alternative drinking water source for affected residents during this time. Tiny staff will share more information as it becomes available. For questions or more information: call Tim Leitch, Tiny’s Public Works director at email: tleitch@tiny.ca or phone: 705-526-4204.
