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.