Oil spills

If you have an oil spill, or suspect a leak, from your central heating oil system you should:
  • Isolate the container
  • Prevent further loss of oil
  • Notify Bristol Water so they can assess whether the drinking water supply network is affected
  • Contact the Environment Agency so they can assess any impact on streams, rivers etc.
  • Contact the owner's insurers 
  • If you detect any odours within occupied buildings, contact the council's Environmental Services Department

For more information about leaks from oil-fired central heating, please download the attached booklet.