Spot, Report, and Stop Water Pollution

Spot Water Pollution!

These are the most common types of pollution found in our waterways.

Type of Pollution	Examples
Sediment	Soil, gravel, and other solid materials
Nutrient	Fertilizer, road salt, and detergent
Trash and Debris	Plastics, waste, and other debris
Heavy Metals	Old equipment, pipes, and sewage sludge
Chemicals	Paints, cleaning detergent, and chlorine
Petroleum/Hydrocarbons	Fuel, motor oils, and other petroleum products
Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOGs)	Cooking oil, grease, and food by-products
Pathogens	Pet waste, livestock, and sewer overflows

If you see pollution or illegal dumping into the stormwater system, call the Stormwater Helpline at 919-996-3940 or email IllegalDischarge@raleighnc.gov.

Raleigh Water responds to sewer back-ups, overflows, and water leaks. Call 919-996-3245 or send an email to publicutilityinfo@raleighnc.gov to file a report.

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Help us monitor streams! As a stream monitor, you'll learn more about Raleigh's waterways and collect data on the overall health/quality of a stream.
Try these six easy tips to prevent pollution and help protect our streams.

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Durant Nature Preserve Stream & Stormwater Improvements

Updated: Oct 29, 2025
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Glenwood Creston Drainage Project

Updated: Oct 27, 2025
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Fred Fletcher Park Water Garden Restoration

Updated: Oct 22, 2025
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Camp Pond Dam

Updated: Oct 22, 2025

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