What information should be reported when calling in an illicit discharge to the Water Pollution Hotline?
What time did you see the discharge? It is important that illicit discharges are reported immediately so the person(s) responsible can be found and so the discharge can be cleaned up and corrected as soon as possible. We want to respond as quickly as possible to prevent pollution to our environment. Where did you see the discharge? Please give us an address, intersection, business name, or landmark to help us quickly find the illicit discharge. What do you think the discharge is? Please let us know if you think it was a paint spill, oil spill, sewer leak, or other type of illicit discharge. Was there a business involved? Please tell us the name of the business involved to help us eliminate the discharge as quickly as possible and provide enforcement action when needed.
