A temporary water pipeline put in place in Prince Albert after last month’s oil spill appears to have been purposely slashed.
Water is spraying from two puncture points on the line, behind the Prince Albert Historical Museum, and crews are working to repair the damage.
A special clamp will be installed to stop the leaks.
The line is one of two temporary water lines that were installed after a Husky Energy pipeline leaked oil into the North Saskatchewan River last month. The temporary lines are providing the city’s only safe source of water.
The city’s public works manager tells CTV News that whoever damaged the line is putting a lot of people at risk.
All water restrictions in Prince Albert, implemented after the oil spill, were lifted Wednesday, with officials stating they’re confident the temporary lines can supply the city.
Still waiting for crews to fix the leak on the water pipeline in Prince Albert pic.twitter.com/zNShOVucQr
— Jules Knox (@JulesKnoxCTV) August 25, 2016
There's a leak springing from the water pipeline in Prince Albert near the museum pic.twitter.com/d12x49rMFZ
— Jules Knox (@JulesKnoxCTV) August 25, 2016
It hasn't been confirmed but a city crew worker said the holes in the line looks like it could be from a knife. pic.twitter.com/K21WxMnsbZ
— Creeson Agecoutay (@CreesonCTV) August 25, 2016
The two punctures are right behind the Prince Albert Historical Museum beside the river.
— Creeson Agecoutay (@CreesonCTV) August 25, 2016
It appears someone may have punctured the waterline Prince Albert is using to bring in water. Crews are on the way. pic.twitter.com/Uq7VwD35eG
— Creeson Agecoutay (@CreesonCTV) August 25, 2016
