Report A Polluter

Please read the guidelines below before reporting a violation

An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to a storm drainage conveyance that is not composed entirely of stormwater (with the exception of naturally occurring items like leaves). This includes polluted water from direct or indirect connections, illegal dumping, and contaminated runoff. These include:

• Sanitary wastewater and sewage from direct or indirect connections.
• Septic tank effluent and leaking septic systems.
• Laundry wastewater and greywater (e.g., mop buckets).
• Animal and pet wastes.
• Bacteria and pathogens from illicit connections or failing infrastructure.

• Oil, grease, and fuels (e.g., used motor oil, diesel, hydraulic fluids).
• Antifreeze and radiator flushing disposal.
• Commercial car wash wastewater.
• Hydrocarbons and metals associated with vehicular activity and fueling stations.

• Paints, varnishes, and solvents.
• Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers (especially if used improperly or in excess).
• Toxic or hazardous substances and wastes.
• Cleaners, detergents, and degreasers.
• Chlorides (salts) from deicing activities and uncovered stockpiles.

• Sediment-laden water and muddy runoff from land-disturbing activities.
• Concrete washout material, mortar, masonry products, and soil stabilizers.
• Dewatering water that is sediment-laden and has not been filtered.
• Trash, litter, and construction debris carried by wind or runoff.
• Connections of garage or basement floor drains to storm sewers.
• Sump pump or footing drain discharges if they are connected to perimeter septic tiles or farm drainage tiles.

• Intentionally dumped yard waste, such as blowing leaves into a ditch or grass clippings into a gutter.
• Rubbish, garbage, and discarded or abandoned objects.
• Thermal pollution, such as heated effluent from industrial activities or power plants.
• Swimming pool water that has not been dechlorinated before discharge.

• Firefighting activities and water line flushing.
• Agricultural runoff
• Uncontaminated pumped groundwater, springs, and footing drains.
• Residential car washing and external building washdown without detergents.
• Dechlorinated residential swimming pool discharges.

Please Note, while "naturally occuring floatables" are exempt from the definition of illicit discharge, Intentionally dumping large amounts of yard waste into the storm system is a violation. Also, Agriculture runoff is typically exempt unless it contains pollutants not associated with standard farming practices or in excess of standard practices.

When filling out the Report-A-Polluter form:

You have the option to report anonymously if you feel the need to stay unknown due to fear of retribution.

Please provide a brief description of the discharge and add a picture if possible, a picture is worth a thousand words after all.

Please do your best to give us an address within reason of the location of the illicit discharge, if possible you can add longitude and latitude for better accuracy.