Pollution of the coast on Sakhalin: the source of oil products has not yet been found

On Sakhalin, a three-kilometer stretch of the coast near the village of Penza was cleared of oil products. Work began on Monday and continues. The source of pollution has not yet been established, the administration of the Tomarinsky district reported.

Specialists removed oil products from the coast for three kilometers. Two more areas have to be cleared to complete the work, but their size has not yet been determined. The total area of pollution local authorities have not yet been able to establish.

Cleaning began on the day of discovery of discarded oil products. According to the district administration, work continues. At the same time, there is no threat to residents of nearby settlements.

Oil spots in the waters of the Tatar Strait were not found. The cause and source of the release remain unknown. The circumstances of the incident are clarified by Rosprirodnadzor specialists.