To protect the environment, spills should be stopped, cleaned up appropriately and reported to the correct authorities.

Call EPCOR at (780) 412-4500

  • If the spill is:
    • Entering the sewerage system via a manhole or a catch basin
    • If you observe dumping into a manhole or a catch basin

Additional information about releases into the Sewerage System: Drainage Bylaw 18093

Call Alberta Environment and Protected Areas 

1-800-222-6514

  • To report a release of a substance into the environment that may cause, is causing or has caused an adverse effect
  • If the spill has happened in the past and you want to ensure appropriate cleanup of the land

Call 3-1-1 

  • If the spill is:
    • On the roadway
    • In, or about to enter the river or a pond
    • If you observe dumping on a private property
    • For general inquiries

Additional Information about 311: City Services and 3-1-1

 If the spill or leak comes from flammable or combustible storage containers (not in transport) that are bigger than 200 L

Report to Fire Prevention within 24 hours

Submit a Spill Report

If you are a contractor

Please see Contractor Environmental Responsibilities.

If you are a City of Edmonton employee

Refer to the City procedures on the Intranet site.

Contact Us

City Environmental Strategies

Email  environment@edmonton.ca