Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

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Emergency Response and Spill Prevention

Report Spills or other Environmental Emergencies to the CT DEEP 24 hours per day at:

860-424-3338
or Toll Free at
1-866-DEP-SPIL
(1-866-337-7745)

If these numbers are unavailable for any reason, call 860-424-3333.

What is a spill?

A "spill" is any oil or petroleum products, chemicals, wastes or other potentially dangerous materials that are released in any manner.

What is an environmental emergency?

An environmental emergency is any situation that poses an immediate threat to public safety, health or the environment.
Examples include:

  • Any oil and chemical spills (including petroleum products)
  • CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and/or Nuclear Event)

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Content last updated March 4, 2020