07/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/05/2024 11:02
Report it to the City at 905-832-2281
We need your help reporting pollution incidents when they happen! If you're out in the community and spot a spilled substance on sidewalks, roads, greenspaces or waterways, report it to the City of Vaughan immediately by calling 905-832-2281.
Any liquid that looks abnormal in colour or has a visible sheen or film may be a sign of an environmental spill - a release of a pollutant that can be harmful to humans, plants, animals or the environment. Some common examples of pollutants include:
When reporting...
Please provide as much information as possible, such as the exact location or nearest address, what it is or looks like, if you saw how the spill happened and how long it may have been there.
The City takes all spills seriously, which includes the release of pollutants:
How we manage environmental spills
After you report a spill to the City, staff will investigate and take appropriate action. This could include:
The resident or business that caused the spill will be responsible for the cost of the work to trace, clean up and restore property and infrastructure, as required.
For more information about environmental spills, visit the City's spills and hazardous materialswebpage.
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