In September 2018, the waters of Lake Garda were threatened by a potential environmental disaster. An incident, seemingly trivial but with possible serious consequences, took place when a diesel tank was not properly closed.
This negligence led to the expansion of hydrocarbon into a nearby irrigation ditch, which had a direct path to the lake, putting the lake ecosystem and water quality at risk.
The amount of diesel fuel spilled amounted to about 2,000 liters. This large amount could have had a devastating impact on the lake’s flora and fauna, not to mention the possible repercussions on tourism and recreational activities, which are vital to the local economy.
The proximity of the canal to Lake Garda has made the situation particularly critical. Lake Garda, with its natural beauty and historical importance, is one of Italy’s main tourist attractions and an invaluable natural heritage.
Night operation on the ditch. The emergency team (1) works from the bank, the barrier (2) crosses the water and the ditch (3) runs on toward the lake.
Night operation on the ditch. The emergency team (1) works from the bank, the barrier (2) crosses the water and the ditch (3) runs on toward the lake.
Support to the NBCR group in Brescia with FoamFlex for embankment of a spillage.
The cause was a diesel tank that was not properly closed. Identifying it, and intervening with the correct solution, is why the leak was contained before it reached the lake.
The Brescia NBCR group was supported by the fire brigade with FoamFlex. The prompt response of local authorities and emergency teams played a fundamental role in managing the situation.
Thanks to them, timely measures were taken to contain and remove the hydrocarbon, preventing a larger environmental damage.
The leak from the diesel tank was contained before it reached the lake.
2 tons of oil were recovered.
This incident underscored the importance of being prepared for emergencies with suitable FoamFlex equipment and continuous training to prevent and manage emergency situations.
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A diesel tank was not properly closed. The hydrocarbon spread into a nearby irrigation ditch with a direct path to the lake, and about 2,000 liters of diesel were spilled.
The Brescia NBCR group was supported by the fire brigade with FoamFlex. Local authorities and emergency teams took timely measures to contain and remove the hydrocarbon, and identifying the cause let them intervene with the correct solution.
Because the ditch had a direct path to the lake. The lake ecosystem and water quality were at risk, with possible effects on flora, fauna, tourism and recreational activities.
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