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Springhill Nova Scotia spill

Study of a Sulfuric Acid Spill near Springhill, Nova Scotia... [Pg.776]

On December 13, 1978, a railway tank car of concentrated sulfuric acid (93%) was spilled as a result of a train derailment about 10 km northwest of the town of Springhill, Nova Scotia. The spill caused visible damage to vegetation over a limited area. In the fall of 1985, seven growing seasons after the spill. Environment Canada contracted MacLaren Plansearch Limited, in association with P. Lane and Associates Limited, to undertake a study to document the effects of the spill and make recommendations on appropriate response measures for future spills of sulfuric acid (Environment Canada, 1986). Some Environment Canada scientists were also involved in the research project. This spill and the results of the study are discussed in Section 35.8.2. [Pg.776]

Environment Canada. 1986. Follow-up Study of Sulfuric Acid Spill Near Springhill, Nova Scotia. [Pg.781]

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