About Federal Contaminated Sites

Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory

There are over 18,000 federal contaminated sites currently listed in the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory, which is maintained by the Treasury Board Secretariat. These sites range in size and type from small areas of soil contaminated by spilled fuel or leaking batteries to very large abandoned mine sites in the North that are contaminated by heavy metals and other dangerous substances.

Sites Funded under the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan

All federal contaminated sites do not pose the same risks to human health and the environment. The Government of Canada is attempting to address those deemed to pose the greatest threats across the country. The links below provide you with a complete list of all federal contaminated sites that have received funding through the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan.

Federal Contaminated Sites Receiving Funds (2007-2008)

The complete list of the 279 priority sites that will receive funding for risk management and remediation in 2007-2008.

FCSAP 2007 Funding Update (Fact Sheet)