Diesel Spill Scotch Creek
Last updated on May 21, 2026Disclaimer:
- Information provided is based on reports received by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR).
- Information provided is considered to be current at the time of posting, but is subject to change.
Incident description
| Incident Date | May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Name | DGIR: 261702 |
| Source | Transfer Operation |
| Nearest Community | Scotch Creek, B.C. |
| Spilled Content | Diesel |
| Who is involved |
Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Interior Health, First Nation Health Authority (FNHA), Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band), Neskonlith Indian Band, Columbia–Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) |
Response phase details
The responsible person or spiller is legally required to cleanup or manage the cleanup of a spill.
In incidents where the responsible person is unknown, unable or unwilling to manage the cleanup, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) may assume the role.
The updates below reflect the ministry’s oversight of the spillers’ actions. Details describe the spill response phase only and not the complete lifecycle of the spill. Visit the 'More information' page for other reports.
Updates are in reverse chronological order with the most recent at the top.
Industry-specific language may be explained in the Glossary of Terms (PDF, 106KB).
Most recent updates
May 15
A response contractor and environmental consultant continue response activities on site.
Onsite operations to support the containment and delineation of contaminants continue. No indications of groundwater impact have been observed. Onsite monitoring activities continue.
A contact for public inquiries related to drinking water can be found at the bottom of this page.
Planning for the removal of the impacted ground and mitigation of contaminants is ongoing.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
The potential risk to groundwater has reduced and conditions on site have stabilized. No further updates are anticipated unless the situation deteriorates.
May 12
A response contractor and environmental consultant continue response activities on site.
Onsite operations to support the containment and delineation of contaminants continue.
Assessment of potential impacts to groundwater and drinking water continue. A contact for public inquiries related to drinking water can be found at the bottom of this page.
Planning for the removal of the impacted ground and mitigation of contaminants is ongoing.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available
May 11
The estimated amount of diesel released has been updated to approximately 4 000 liters.
A response contractor and environmental consultant continue response activities on site.
Onsite operations to support the containment and delineation of contaminants is underway.
Soil sample analytical results have been received and reviewed to applicable standards. Some samples showed contaminant levels over the standards.
The impacted ground remains protected from precipitation to limit further migration.
Planning for the removal of the impacted ground is ongoing.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available
May 8
A response contractor and environmental consultant continue response activities on site.
Assessment of the impacted ground and potential impacts to ground water continue. Analytical results from initial soil and groundwater samples are pending and will be reviewed once received.
The impacted ground remains protected from precipitation to limit further migration.
Planning for the removal of the impacted ground is ongoing.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available.
May 7
A response contractor and environmental consultant continue response activities on site. All the spilled material that did not absorb into the ground has been removed.
Assessment of the impacted ground and potential impacts to ground water continue.
Interior Health has issued an advisory for water users in the area.
Plastic sheeting has been placed over the impacted ground to limit the migration of contaminants due to precipitation.
Planning for the removal of the impacted ground is ongoing.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available.
May 6
On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) received a report of a diesel spill at a Co-op cardlock fueling station in Scotch Creek, B.C.
The spill occurred during fuel delivery operations. The estimated volume of released material is 15 000 liters.
A response contractor and environmental consultant have been retained by the fuel transport company.
The response contractor initiated onsite response on the night of May 5. The environmental consultant is mobilizing to the site.
Onsite response actions continue today, May 6.
An ENV Response Officer is attending the site today.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available.
Contact information
For inquiries related to drinking water, please contact Interior Health: