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Sunday, 20 April 2008
The association ecologist has identified 561 mini-oil spills in waterways in France between 2004 and 2007, mainly caused by leakage of hydrocarbons, "she said on its website.
 
 Oil released in freshwaters are new products or waste, motor oil or industrial use, "she says in an" Atlas 2004-2007 oil spills in inland waters "available on the web
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These spills into streams, streams, rivers, the water and channels account for about 50% of accidental water pollution. The other half is due to a variety of substances from the agricultural sector (livestock effluent, phytosanitary residues), transport, industry or malfunctioning of networks and sewage collection of rainwater and wastewater.

These mini-oil slicks are neglect: leaking tanks dilapidated or abandoned, service stations, fuel tankers, road accidents, but also discharges of barges or recreational boats, according to association.

One third of these spills, or 188 cases since 2004, is of unknown origin, "she says, denouncing the" I-am-futurism and ignorance "responsible for the pollution.
 
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