An estimated 160,000 litres of oily/water mix and more than six tons of contaminated beach/soil material and contaminated PPE have now been recovered following the Perenco pipeline oil leak under Ower Bay in Poole, Dorset.
CONTAINMENT
Poole Harbour Commissioners are leading the clean-up operation from the major incident on 26 March involving approximately 200 barrels of reservoir escaping from the pipeline into the harbour.
The trust said the containment operation at Ower Bay continued to be successful.
From today, people and animals are allowed to use the beaches and water in the Poole Harbour area for recreational use, but are asked to stay clear of Ower Bay.
Anglers should avoid any areas of the Harbour which are evidently contaminated with oil.
Sampling and testing of shellfish have been conducted with results pending.