NOVA Chemicals St. Clair River Site in Corunna. Photo by NOVA. NOVA Chemicals St. Clair River Site in Corunna. Photo by NOVA.
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NOVA Chemicals responding to hydrocarbon release

NOVA Chemicals says the "all clear" has been issued after a hydrocarbon release at the Corunna facility Saturday.

According to a separate alert from the Aamjiwnaang Notification System, there was a loss of containment in DPG unit - Benzene, at the 785 Petrolia Line site.

The company said results at the perimeter of the site showed no off-site readings

They also said the release was immediately isolated and continuous air monitoring was conducted at multiple locations

They continue to investigate and manage onsite activities.

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