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Taking Effective Action to Mitigate Contamination Responding Rapidly in the Event of Accidental Spills |
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| To carry out its operations, Hydro-Québec uses equipment, such as transformers, that is insulated and cooled with oil. In the event of an equipment failure or breakage due to weather-related events, accidental contaminant spills can occur. In such cases, we take the necessary measures to control the spill, contain the spilled product and recover it as quickly as possible. In the event of a contaminant spill, Hydro-Québec takes steps to limit the size of the area affected and related environmental consequences. We intervene and notify the proper authorities as quickly as possible. In Québec, we must inform the authorities as soon as a spill with an environmental impact occurs. Moreover, we have an alarm system for reporting environmental emergencies, including accidental spills related to our equipment. All our facilities and worksites also have emergency response plans, which are periodically updated and tested.
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