Baker Lake diesel spill estimated to be between 600 and 1,000 litres – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 10, 2026
Suspected issue with valve contributed to incident; no danger detected to public or water supply, say officials
Territorial government officials are investigating after approximately between 600 and 1,000 litres of diesel fuel spilled in the Hamlet of Baker Lake.
The spill was reported on June 3, said Greg Belanger, spokesperson for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, in an email.
It’s unclear what caused it, but it’s suspected a faulty valve may have contributed to the problem, Belanger said.
