Report an environmental issue

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 Ecology's 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
• Dumping of hazardous waste
• Illegal water use
• Polluted, oily, muddy or murky water (high turbidity)
• Illegal burning and smoke

Please provide 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 Ecology region office in the county where the problem is located. Use any of the following options:

• Online (in English only)
• By email or phone (see information below)
• In-person at one of our offices

You can report in your preferred language by calling, sending an email or in-person. Translation and interpretation services are available at no cost. If you need an interpreter, please ask for one.

Reports are reviewed 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 Ecology Program or another agency responsible for responding to the issue.

If you wish to remain anonymous: Do not provide your contact information and make sure to give as many details about the issue as you can. Call your region office during business hours to speak to us if you want to get updates.

Contact your region office