Report a Problem
When untreated sewage spills into streams or yards from broken pipes or manholes, a public health hazard is created for anyone who comes into contact with the contaminated water; wildlife can also be damaged. Note the exact location of the spill and take photos, if possible.
Who to Call
To report a spill, first call your local water and sewer department. Contact numbers for the larger cities and counties in the Chattahoochee watershed.
City of Atlanta: 404-624-0753
DeKalb County: 770-270-6243
Gwinnett County: 678-376-7000
North Fulton County: 770-640-3066
South Fulton: 770-969.8046
Cobb County: 770-419-6201
Forsyth County: 770-781-2160/press 4
If you cannot get in touch with your city or county emergency responder, call the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) at 404-656-6905 during business hours, Monday through Friday.
After hours and on weekends, call the Georgia EPD State Operations Center [24 hours/day] at 404-656-4300; toll free at 800-241-4113.
Please also visit these sections:
Fish Kill
Non-sewage Spill
Stream Buffer Destruction
Muddy Water from Construction Sites
Land Use/Zoning Issues
Local Government Contacts
