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Nutrient Pollutants

Spot It – Report It – Stop It!

Updated: May 29, 2026

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Nutrient Overview Types of Nutrient Pollutants

Report Stormwater Pollution

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

If you see or experience a water line break, contact the Raleigh Water Call Center at 919-996-3245.

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Nutrient Overview

Nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, are naturally occurring in our environment and important for plant health and growth. When nutrient levels are too high, it causes:

  • Large algae blooms that reduce oxygen in the water
  • Rapid water chemistry changes and imbalance
  • Large fish kills and ecosystem destruction

Report and Track Algal Blooms across the state.

Types of Nutrient Pollutants

  1. Fertilizer
  2. Road Salt
  3. Detergents

Resources

 

6 Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

Stormwater Management Plan

Contact

 

Zachary Poole
Illegal Discharge Coordinator
IllegalDischarge@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3940

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