Lakelands Public Health says no visible fuel from the South Lake spill in Minden Hills has spread beyond the containment zone.
Following a furnace oil release from a private property into the lake during the weekend of April 16, 17, technical support from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has completed a shoreline assessment and aerial survey of the area.
Health officials say, based on the findings in videos, photos and visual observations, no free product or fuel sheen was identified in the water or along the shoreline beyond the contained area immediately in front of the property and adjacent properties to the spill site.
The health agency says the spill site area is currently contained by absorbent socks, pads and sea booms, and samples continue to be collected from inside and outside the area. To date, no impacts have been observed beyond the sea boom.
The cleanup remains ongoing, and officials say all containment measures will remain in place until cleanup activities are complete, and recovery of product will continue as needed.
Health officials say residents and cottage owners may return to their normal water usage routine.
