Enbridge Oil Spill at the Cambridge Facility on Highway 18

Contact: Lake Ripley Management District, 608-445-4536 or [email protected]

January 6, 2025

On December 23, 2024 the District completed a second round of sampling to test for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the surface water adjacent to the Enbridge facility. We took samples in three different locations - upstream of the facility, adjacent to the facility, and downstream of the facility. We received the results Friday, January 3rd. All results showed no VOC detections. Great news! We sent our results to the DNR for review.

Results are available below:

WDNR EM/RR BOTW

December 19, 2024

On December 19, the DNR informed the Town of Oakland that they received analytical test results of two private water wells in the immediate area of the Enbridge facility. The water samples were tested for the full range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and no VOCs were detected in the water samples.

The District completed a screening round for Diesel Range Organics (DRO) and Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) on December 4, 2024. We received our results back and the results showed elevated levels of Diesel Range Organics in those initial samples. The DRO method is not a qualitative analysis, so we were unable to say what the hydrocarbons present in the sample are from. Even though the result was reported as “DRO,” it does not mean that the sample is contaminated with diesel fuel.  It means that there are hydrocarbons present in the sample that would fall in the diesel fuel carbon range (C10 – C28). There are many types of fuels and/or oils that fall in this carbon range  These DRO/GRO results prompted the District to complete further testing that would determine the specific types of petroleum products present.

December 18, 2024

On November 11, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified of a spill at the Enbridge facility in the Town of Oakland. The following day, Enbridge confirmed the point of release and made repairs. An investigation began at that time, and it remains ongoing to determine the extent of the spill, which was revised to its current estimate of 69,300 gallons late last week. We have been informed that Enbridge is continuing to work with the DNR, the required regulatory agency, as the investigation continues.

The Lake Ripley Management District was notified of the spill on November 20, and since then have been in communication with Enbridge, the DNR, appropriate County Departments, and the Town of Oakland on a weekly basis to understand the impacts of the spill. The District collected water quality samples from the creek adjacent to the facility and expect to get results back this week. At this time, there are no known impacts to Lake Ripley. The District will continue working with all entities involved and will provide updates via our website (www.lakeripley.org).

Potentially impacted homeowners have already been notified by Enbridge. As the spill investigation continues, additional outreach will be conducted as necessary. Enbridge stated that their tests have shown that the product has remained within the bounds of their property at this time.

Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) recommends that Town of Oakland residents in the immediate vicinity of the facility monitor their water for discoloration and odor. If a resident in the immediate vicinity discovers an issue, please contact JCHD at 920-674-7275.

To view the DNR’s press release regarding this incident, follow this link: DNR Investigating Spill Of Enbridge Line 6 Pipeline | Wisconsin DNR

DNR Points of Contacts

Private Well Concerns:

Gregory Roanhouse, 262-822-7730, [email protected]

Investigation and technical process:

Issac Ross, 414-750-7140, [email protected]

Public health concerns:

Nathan Kloczko, 608-867-4448, [email protected]

Media Requests:

[email protected]

Enbridge Contact:

[email protected], 833-362-7434