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Fourth aquifer breach caused by Enbridge pipeline construction in Minnesota

  • Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement project has ruptured a fourth aquifer in northern Minnesota.
  • The latest breach occurred near Moose Lake in Aitkin County, causing water leakage that could lead to pollution.
  • Citizen scientists identified the breach through onsite testing and thermal imaging.
  • Enbridge has previously paid fines over $11 million for three prior breaches along the Line 3 route.
  • The pipeline project has faced ongoing opposition from environmentalists and Native American tribes concerned about risks.
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