Bloomington officials plan to review concerns raised by an Illinois State University professor about the effect a new oil pipeline might have on the city's water.
Industrial sociology professor William Rau told the city council Monday that he’s worried the Enbridge pipeline could leak where it crosses three creeks that contribute to the city's water supply.
Assistant City Manager Steve Rasmussen said at a meeting Tuesday that city staff are looking at Rau's concerns and talking to Enbridge about safeguards.
Rau says because the pipeline will move 300,000 barrels of oil a day -- even a small leak could release 3,000 barrels a day.
Jennifer Smith is a spokeswoman for Enbridge. She says the Canadian company is checking on Rau's concerns, too.
