Spills and environmental emergencies

Last updated on October 23, 2023

Any spill that threatens the environmental quality of water, land or air must be reported.

Possible threats include:

Gas leaks
Oil, diesel or chemical spills
Release of hazardous material to the environment

Resources and regulations

Report a spill
Spill incidents
Engagement on spill management
Spill regulations
Fact sheet: Dealing with hazardous waste after a wildfire
Post-wildfire hazardous materials guidance for Local Authorities and First Nations

Site remediation

Review Site remediation for land-based spills that might require remediation.

Contact information

Regional environment contacts

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