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A hole dug on private property near a BPL facility in North Andros shows what appears to be fuel or oil in the water. Residents of the area are concerned after a pipeline leak that the water table may be contaminated.

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‘Remediation work has begun’ at a BPL diesel spill in Nicholls Town, Andros

BAHAMAS Power and Light executives said they are addressing a diesel spill that happened at a Nicholls Town, North Andros power station nearly two years ago and has yet to be remediated.

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DEPP are reviewing BPL document regarding diesel spill in Andros last year

DEPARTMENT of Environmental Planning and Protection officials are reviewing Bahamas Power & Light’s documents concerning a diesel spill at its north Andros power station last year.

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CONTAMINATION FEAR FROM BPL FUEL SPILL: North Andros residents concerned over health impact to groundwater

RESIDENTS fear the groundwater in Nicholls Town, North Andros, has been contaminated with diesel, potentially harming the community’s health after a Bahamas Power & Light pipeline leaked large quantities of fuel.

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