

Petroleum products continue to contaminate groundwater and soil. Contamination can occur from large spills or from small leaks and spills over a long period. The effects can be experienced through drinking water contamination, other public health issues, public safety concerns, and reduced real estate values.
To ensure a safe environment the Manitoba government replaced the former legislation regulating the storage and handling of petroleum and associated products on December 17, 2001 . The regulation is entitled the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation (MR188/2001)
Amendments to the the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products Regulation, MR 188/2001 (the Regulation) became effective March 1, 2011
The regulatory amendments update references in the Regulation to requirements of the 2003
Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank Systems
Containing Petroleum and Allied Products published by CCME.
In addition, the amendments:
For more information, please contact an Environment officer at the Manitoba Conservation office nearest you.