Hazardous Discharge (Spills) Reporting
Many widely used chemicals and other substances can be hazardous in the event of a discharge or release. The Ministry of Environment ensures that responsible parties manage discharges appropriately, to ensure public safety and to protect the environment. Prompt reporting is a critical first step.
The ministry has specially trained Environmental Emergencies Officers to assist with discharges (spills), to help limit impacts caused by the discharge. These responders are on call 24/7.
Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Guidelines
The SEQG is a database used by government, industry and the public. It includes environmental benchmarks for more than 250 different kinds of chemicals.
To report a hazardous spill, call the Provincial Spill Control Centre (Spill Line) - 24 hours - at 1-800-667-7525.
1. Guidance
Any discharge, release or emergency that may harm the environment or pose a risk to public health or safety must be reported immediately – it's the law. If you're unsure if a discharge is reportable, you should still call it in right away. There's no harm in calling if the incident turns out to be minor. The consequences for failing to report, or delaying, can be significant. Remember: when in doubt, give us a shout.
For discharges exceeding reportable limits as defined by legislation, the responsible party must also submit a Written Discharge Report within 30 days.
2. Report a Discharge
To report a discharge, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-667-7525
To report a discharge that exceeds reportable limits as defined by legislation, complete a Written Discharge Report and submit through Environment Business Services.
3. Report a Discovery
To report a discovery, please complete a Historical Discovery Report and submit via the Environmental Business Services portal.
4. Search
- Hazardous Substance Storage Facility Search – database includes information from 1980 to present; updated regularly.
- Discharges - we are currently improving how this information is displayed:
- For spills reported before January 1, 2015, please go to the Historic Spills GeoHub page: Discharge Cases (Spills) Historic
- For spills reported after January 1, 2015, please go to the Discharge Cases GeoHub page: Discharge Cases (Spills)
To request more information about a specific spill, please complete an Access to Information Request and email to foi.env@gov.sk.ca.