How do I report a spill?
You must immediately report a spill to the 24-Hour Spill Report Line:
- Call (867) 920-8130 (collect calls are accepted)
- Fill out the Spill Report Form and email it to spills@gov.nt.ca
The public can find more information regarding individual spills on the database. If specific details are not available online, individuals can reach out to Environmental Protection and Waste Management Division for further information. You can reach them at:
Phone: (867) 767-9236 ext. 53176
Email: Environmental_Protection@gov.nt.ca
I've reported the spill. What else should I do?
When a spill occurs, the responsible party must:
- Assess the health and safety hazards and identify the substance spilled.
- Stop the spill at the source if at all possible and safe to do so.
- Notify any members of the public that may be affected by the spill.
- Clean up spill and impacted area.
What are reportable quantities for spills under the Environmental Protection Act?
Schedule B of the Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations outlines the minimum reportable quantities by type of contaminant, required under the Environmental Protection Act in the NWT. A person reporting a spill shall contact the 24-Hour Spill Report Line by phone or via email.
If in doubt as to whether or not a spill should be reported, it is recommended to report the incident.