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Groundwater pollution from oil in western Canada is a growing concern. The Manitoba government is working with the petroleum industry to create new laws for handling oil spills. The industry has made oil spill manuals to help control leaks and spills. They are focusing on teaching and preventing spills, with hydro-geologists creating training materials.