Call us at 704-734-4501, or report via email.
You may also contact the Division of Water Quality directly at 888-STOPMUD to report violations of the state's Sediment and Erosion Control laws.
What to Include in a Report
When contacting us please leave as much information as possible.
- Date of incident
- Time of incident
- Location*
- Source and type of pollution (if known)
- Responsible party (if known)
- Your contact information **
* We cannot take reports for violations that occur outside the city limits, but be sure to call 1-800-STOP MUD.
** It is helpful to have your contact information in case we need to get more information of follow up with you about the report.
Reportable Issues
- Examples of what you can report:
- Foam, bubbles, or a milky appearance in a ditch or waterway
- A strange odor coming from a storm drain
- Spilled or dumped auto fluids (motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, etc) or chemicals (paint, cleaners, etc) on the street or into a storm drain
- Wastewater piped to a creek or ditch (i.e. from a washing machine, floor drain)
- Washing equipment in the street using chemicals
- Sediment flowing off a construction site
Note: We cannot enforce pet waste complaints that occur on private property
Thank you for keeping Kings Mountain Waterways clean and healthy!
