Baltimore County Md. Environmental Protection and Sustainability

Report Environmental Concern

This is a photo of polluted runoff coming from an outfall pipe.

Polluted runoff is seen when it discharges from
outfall pipes.

Citizen reports of environmental problems are a great complement to regular monitoring programs. You can provide surveillance at a level beyond that of the monitoring staff. Citizens often can provide immediate local information that increases the chance of eliminating illicit connections to pipes in the storm drain system.

What is the difference between a concern and an emergency?

Emergency

An environmental emergency poses an immediate threat to public health as well as the environment. Examples of emergencies would be:

Fish kills

Chemical spills

Sewage overflows

Call the Maryland Department of the Environment, 410-633-MDEGOTO, if you observe a chemical spill or fish kill. This is serviced 24 hours a day.

Report sewage discharges to Baltimore County Department of Public Works, 410-887-7415. This is serviced 24 hours a day.

Concern

A concern is a problem that could have negative impacts on the environment, such as trash dumping or discharging wash water to a storm drain. To learn more about stream pollution visit these other Baltimore County web pages about monitoring runoff from outfalls, chemical monitoring and severe stream erosion.

To report a concern, complete the online form below or call 410-887-5683 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Pictures can be e-mailed to watersheds@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Report Environmental Concern

What type of problem occurred? Describe the nature of the problem or suspicious activity as completely as possible.

Who did it? List any people or companies that may be involved, so that we may contact them directly. Describe any vehicles seen, including license plates or company car number if available.

When did the problem occur? Include the date and time the incident was first observed. Was this the first time you’ve seen it or is it regularly occurring? Does the problem follow any sort of routine?

Where did the problem occur? Include the nearest numbered street address or cross streets.

Additional details? Have you spoken to responsible parties? Do you know why this problem may be occurring?

Have you reported this problem to any other agencies? This will help us coordinate our investigation and not duplicate any work, such as collecting water samples to be analyzed.

Contact Information

You may remain anonymous, but we will not be able to provide you follow-up information on the investigation. Also, we may need to contact you for clarification or additional information.

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Report Environmental Concern

What is the difference between a concern and an emergency?

Emergency

Concern