There have been several serious domestic oil spills over the past few years in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Oil spills can cause serious damage to the environment by:

• polluting rivers and groundwater
• threatening drinking water supplies, fish and other aquatic life
• potentially harming your health and property

Domestic oil tanks and your home insurance

If you have a domestic oil tank at your property it is important to check with your insurance company that you are covered for the costs of both site investigation and clean-up following an oil leak or spill. Do not assume your oil tank and home are covered by your insurance policy.