Generic Spill Respose Plan
Generic Spill Respose Plan
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
For Spills to Sanitary Sewer System - CRD Regional Source Control Program
Phone: 250-360-3248
LOCAL Municipal
Emergency Police Non-Emergency Fire Department
Contacts
* the following spill response plan is provided as an example only. Each business should develop their own
spill response plan and ensure it meets their site specific needs
SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
1. Make sure area is safe for entry and the spilled material or liquid does not pose an immediate
threat to health and safety of responder.
3. If serious hazards are present leave the area and call 911.
4. If possible, stop the source of spill (plug hole, upright the container, shut off valve) following all
health and safety procedures
5. Prevent spill from entering stormwater drain using absorbent or other spill response material as
necessary or as directed by Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and
Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
6. If spilled material has entered the sanitary sewer contact Regional Source Control Program at the
CRD, Phone: 250-360-3248. Section 7 of the CRD Sewer Use Bylaw contains notification
procedures for all spills to the sanitary sewer. (CRD Bylaw 2922)