'Petrol Smell' Coming From Welshpool Drains Traced to Oil Leak at Former School

'Petrol smell' coming from Welshpool drains traced to oil leak at former school

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were called out to a “pollution incident” in Bron-y-Buckley area of Welshpool.

Properties in Welshpool have been affected by a heating oil leak at a former school

Properties in Welshpool have been affected by a heating oil leak at a former school

Pollution incident declared after heating oil leak in Welshpool

A pollution incident has occurred following a leak from a heating oil tank located at the former Ardwyn School in Welshpool, Powys County Council has said. The incident has resulted in the migration of an unknown quantity of oil from the site which is known to be impacting properties within the town. The landowner is aware of the situation and is currently commencing actions to make the site safe. The leak has now been stopped. The Mid and West …

Heating Oil Leak Causes Pollution in Welshpool

A heating oil leak at the former Ardwyn School in Welshpool has led to a pollution incident affecting local properties. Powys County Council confirms the situation is being managed and the leak has been stopped. Further investigations are ongoing.