Lac Mégantic - Pump & Treat Remediation System Project Details Application: Site Remediation and Dewatering Location: Lac Mégantic, Quebec Capacity: 240 GPM Installed: December 2013 On July 6, 2013, an unattended freight train carrying crude oil rolled from a Quebec rail yard and descended the rail line towards the small town of Lac Mégantic. As it reached the center of town, travelling at over 60 miles per hour, it derailed and exploded violently – killing 42 people, destroying almost half of the downtown area, and spilling 1.5 million gallons of crude oil. newterra was called upon to play a role in the environmental clean-up. Emergency measures were taken immediately to control water and oil. Five months later, in December 2013, a longer term water treatment solution was implement

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