Report an environmental issue
You can help protect the environment by telling us if you see a problem that is causing pollution. We respond to issues that pollute and damage land, air, and water. The sooner we know, the sooner we can take action.
For life threatening emergencies, call 911.
What to report
Please report anything that may be polluting land, air, or water. When in doubt, contact us.
The Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) is our initial intake database for environmental issues reported by the public, business, and other local, state and federal agencies.
Issues we want to know about
- Spilled oil or other hazardous material
- Hazardous waste dumping
- Illegal water use
- Polluted, oily, muddy, or murky water (high turbidity)
- Illegal burning and smoke
Give the following information, if known
- What is the environmental issue?
- What is the location?
- When did it happen?
- Who is responsible?
How to report
Report an environmental issue to the region office in the county where the problem is located. Use any of the following options:
- Online (in English only)
- By email or phone (contact us)
- In-person at one of our offices
You can report in your preferred language by calling, emailing, or visiting in person. Translation and interpretation services are available at no cost. If you need an interpreter, please ask for one.
We review reports during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The region’s ERTS Coordinator will enter the information into the database and send it to the appropriate program or another agency responsible for responding to the issue.
If you want to remain anonymous: Do not provide your contact information. Make sure to give as many details about the issue as you can. Call the region office during business hours to speak to us if you want to get an update.
Contact your region office
Southwest Region
Counties: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum
Online: Statewide reporting form
Email: swroerts@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: 360-407-6300
Northwest Region
Counties: Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom
Online: Statewide reporting form
Email: nwroerts@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: 206-594-0000
Central Region
Counties: Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima
Online: Statewide reporting form
Email: croerts@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: 509-575-2490
Eastern Region
Counties: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman
Online: Statewide reporting form
Email: ecyreeroerts@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: 509-329-3400