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What is a spill?A spill is a discharge of a pollutant that is abnormal in quantity or quality that enters the natural environment. Spills can lead to the pollution of drinking water, surface water, cause human harm and endanger wildlife. A spill can be something as simple as a car leaking gas or a boat leaking fuel in the water. |
| What to do in the event of a spill? |
| In the event of a spill, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Spills Action Centre (SAC) MUST be notified immediately by whoever witnesses or is the owner of the spill. |
| Information you will need to provide to SAC includes the following: |
SAC will use the information above to determine what further action may be required including dispatching the appropriate authorities. |
| Who is responsible for the clean-up of a spill? |
The owner or controller of the spill is to do everything practicable to:
As per Section 100 of the Environmental Protection Act and Section 446 of the Municipal Act, the Municipality has the right to compensation for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred associated with spill clean-up. Waste generated from a spill must be removed by a Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks approved licenced hauler and disposed of at a licenced waste facility capable of receiving that waste. |
| Who do I contact? |
| Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Spills Action Centre (SAC): 1-800-268-6060. |
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