Report water pollution in England
Use this service to report water pollution in:
- rivers or the sea
- lakes or reservoirs
- canals
- smaller streams or watercourses (for example, a brook or culvert)聽聽
Water pollution can include:
- sewage
- waste, spills or leaks from farms
- waste, spills or leaks from factories or other industry
- spills or leaks from objects聽
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You鈥檒l need to know:
- where the pollution is
- when you noticed it
You鈥檒l need to give the location of the pollution, either by describing where it is or using the map in the service.
You only need to give your personal details if you鈥檙e happy to be contacted for more information.
If you want to send photos, you鈥檒l need to provide your email address.
You cannot use this service to report rubbish in water. Report this to your local council.
Report water pollution by phone
If you鈥檙e unable to use the online service, you can call the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency incident hotline
Telephone: 0800 80 70 60
24-hour service
Find out about call charges
After you make your report聽聽
The Environment Agency will review your report and decide if any action is needed.
You will not get updates on your report.
Report other problems with your environment
How you report other environmental problems depends on the type of issue and where it is. You may have to report it to:
- the Environment Agency
- your local council
- your utilities company
Find out how to report an environmental incident.