Surface Water Management Division

Water Pollution Investigations & Technical Assistance Program

Surface Water Management responds to citizen and agency requests for investigation of possible violations of water pollution ordinances. This includes pollution such as oil, sediment, and paint discharged into lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, wetlands, ditches or drainage systems. SWM staff provide technical assistance to landowners and businesses to remedy problems.

Report a Water Pollution Problem Online (anonymously)

Reporting a water pollution problem

Reporting Water Quality Problems: A Citizen's Guide

 

The Basics of Good Reporting

 

Where We Need Your Help

 

Photos and Descriptions of Common Water Pollution Problems

 

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program

 

Emergency Situations

Hazardous Waste Spills, spills of raw sewage, gasoline, chemicals, or radioactive discharge, dial 911

Non-Emergency Situations

To report water pollution concerns

Commonly reported problems include: muddy water, foam, sewage, paint, oily sheens, and algae blooms.
Call 425-388-6481,  email us, or fill out an online water quality complaint form.

Pollution Prevention Facts

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