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2021-03-01 | |
发布年 | 2021 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Devon and Cornwall homeowners urged to check their oil tanksThe Environment Agency is urging people to check their oil tanks for leaks to protect the environment and reduce the risk of potentially large financial losses. ![]() Heating oil can escape into watercourses and threaten wildlife and water quality Over the past 3 months 32 oil-related incidents were reported to the Environment Agency in Devon and Cornwall – a 50% rise from the same period last year. With the recent cold weather, many households – particularly in rural areas – have been using their heating more. Second homes in the area will also not have had their oil tanks used or inspected recently due to lockdown travel restrictions. But cold weather can weaken joints and damage underground pipes. Senior Environment Officer Brian Grant said:
Leaked oil can end up in drains, many of which lead directly to rivers, streams, lakes and even garden ponds, having the same effect as pouring it directly into the watercourse. It can also pose a risk to aquifers. In East Devon one aquifer supplies water to about 250,000 people. Oil is poisonous to fish and other wildlife and smothers plants – just 2 litres of oil could seriously pollute the volume of fresh water needed to fill an olympic-sized swimming pool. Householders with domestic oil tanks should take the following action to ensure they are safe for use:
To report an oil spill or leak, contact the Environment Agency’s 24-hour emergency hotline on 0800 80 70 60. There is more guidance on the oil care campaign website at http://oilcare.org.uk/.
Published 1 March 2021
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来源平台 | UK Environment Agency |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/316649 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | admin. Devon and Cornwall homeowners urged to check their oil tanks. 2021. |
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