Report Water Pollution

Please report surface water pollution to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). Surface water is defined as rainwater that carries pollutants along streets and into Seattle's creeks, lakes, and Puget Sound. After a report of pollution to SPU, we will send a field inspector to investigate the matter.

Examples of pollutants to report include:

  • leaking automobiles
  • concrete dumped on the street
  • paint poured down a drain

To make a report, use the pollution report form or call the Surface Water Pollution Report line at (206) 684-7587.

To report other problems

  • To report chemical spills in City streets or storm drains for weekends or after business hours, call (206) 386-1800.
  • To report a potential water leak on public or private property, call (206) 386-1800.
  • To report surface flooding in a street, call (206) 386-1800.
  • For extreme emergencies such as spills involving fires or explosion hazards, call 911.

 

Public Utilities

Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility.