Who To Call When There’s A Problem

If you find something concerning in our air, water, or soil that looks like pollution, it’s critical to report what you see. Pollution may range from industrial, commercial, agricultural, or residential. It also includes nutrient and bacteria runoff and other hazardous chemical releases that are harmful to our air and water quality. Click on the blue hyperlinks to be routed to external pages.

 

Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention PROGRAM (MCSTOPP)

MARIN COUNTY STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MCSTOPPP staff implement permit compliance tasks and track stormwater regulations on behalf of the member agencies. They also document local and countywide permit compliance efforts in annual reports to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Follow the steps below to confidentially report an illegal discharge (eg. litter, sediment, oil, paint, wash waters, etc.) into a storm drain, creek, wetland, bay or ocean.IF YOU ARE WITNESSING AN ILLEGAL DISCHARGE During normal business hours call your local illegal discharge contacts (list by city/jurisdiction here). After normal business hours call the Marin County Sheriff non-emergency line (415) 473-7233.For an emergency or a spill involving hazardous materials or hazardous waste call 911 or your local Fire DepartmentFor spills into creeks, wetlands, bays or the ocean: call the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) at (800) 852-7550HOW TO REPORT ONLINE All reports of stormwater pollution and creek violations are investigated within 72 hours of receiving them during normal business hours and kept confidential. If you are witnessing a hazardous materials spill or discharge, or other emergencies, please call 911. Also, call 911 if pollution is significant and/or an imminent threat to the health of a local waterway.

MARIN COUNTY STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
MCSTOPPP staff implement permit compliance tasks and track stormwater regulations on behalf of the member agencies. They also document local and countywide permit compliance efforts in annual reports to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Follow the steps below to confidentially report an illegal discharge (eg. litter, sediment, oil, paint, wash waters, etc.) into a storm drain, creek, wetland, bay or ocean.

IF YOU ARE WITNESSING AN ILLEGAL DISCHARGE
During normal business hours call your local illegal discharge contacts (list by city/jurisdiction here). After normal business hours call the Marin County Sheriff non-emergency line (415) 473-7233.

For an emergency or a spill involving hazardous materials or hazardous waste call 911 or your local Fire Department

For spills into creeks, wetlands, bays or the ocean: call the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) at (800) 852-7550

HOW TO REPORT ONLINE
All reports of stormwater pollution and creek violations are investigated within 72 hours of receiving them during normal business hours and kept confidential. If you are witnessing a hazardous materials spill or discharge, or other emergencies, please call 911. Also, call 911 if pollution is significant and/or an imminent threat to the health of a local waterway.

SAN FRANCISCO
REGIONAL WATERBOARD

SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER BOARD The Water Board’s job is to protect and improve the quality of the natural water resources in our region, which includes San Francisco and Tomales bays, the ocean, streams that flow into the bays and the ocean (west of Antioch), local lakes, and reservoirs, and groundwater throughout the region. WHAT TO REPORT: If something is obviously wrong with a water body (strange color, smells, dead fish, etc.). If someone is dumping into storm drains or other waters directly or indirectly, even if you cannot see obvious water quality problems. If you are aware of handling, storing, or disposing of materials that may be contaminating surface or groundwaters. The water board does not handle hazardous waste or drinking water items. HOW TO REPORT Contact the Water Board at 510-622-2369. This line is staffed during business hours and checked regularly during non-business hours. If you need to report a problem outside of business hours, see the CalEPA reporting.

SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER BOARD
The Water Board’s job is to protect and improve the quality of the natural water resources in our region, which includes San Francisco and Tomales bays, the ocean, streams that flow into the bays and the ocean (west of Antioch), local lakes, and reservoirs, and groundwater throughout the region.

WHAT TO REPORT
If something is obviously wrong with a water body (strange color, smells, dead fish, etc.). If someone is dumping into storm drains or other waters directly or indirectly, even if you cannot see obvious water quality problems. If you are aware of handling, storing, or disposing of materials that may be contaminating surface or groundwaters. The water board does not handle hazardous waste or drinking water items.

HOW TO REPORT
Contact the Water Board at 510-622-2369. This line is staffed during business hours and checked regularly during non-business hours. If you need to report a problem outside of business hours, see the CalEPA reporting.

 

OFFICE OF SPILL
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (OSPR)

OFFICE OF SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (OSPR) OSPR is the state’s lead for response to oil spills in its inland and marine waters. OSPR aims for the best achievable protection of California’s natural resources. It is one of the few state agencies in the nation that has both major pollution response authority and public trustee authority for wildlife and habitat. This mandate ensures that prevention, preparedness, restoration, and response will provide the best protection for California’s natural resources.HOW TO REPORT: Call (800) 852-7550 or (800) OILS-911

OFFICE OF SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (OSPR)
OSPR is the state’s lead for response to oil spills in its inland and marine waters. OSPR aims for the best achievable protection of California’s natural resources. It is one of the few state agencies in the nation that has both major pollution response authority and public trustee authority for wildlife and habitat. This mandate ensures that prevention, preparedness, restoration, and response will provide the best protection for California’s natural resources.

HOW TO REPORT:
Call (800) 852-7550 or (800) OILS-911

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (CALEPA)

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CalEPA) CalEPA develops, implements, and enforces environmental laws that regulate air, water, and soil quality, pesticide use, and waste recycling and reduction. If you find evidence of air, water, toxic substances, pesticides, or solid waste (trash) pollution, report to CalEPA. ONLINE REPORTING:

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CalEPA develops, implements, and enforces environmental laws that regulate air, water, and soil quality, pesticide use, and waste recycling and reduction. If you find evidence of air, water, toxic substances, pesticides, or solid waste (trash) pollution, report to CalEPA.

ONLINE REPORTING FORM

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