When to Report Water Pollution
Learn about Illicit Discharges
Updated: Aug 5, 2022
- Department:
- Engineering Services
- Service Categories:
- Stormwater
- Related Services:
- Water PollutionLearn About Stormwater
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Learn about Illicit Discharges
Updated: Aug 5, 2022
Illicit discharge - Illegally throwing away or dumping litter into the stormwater system. The system includes streets, ditches, storm drains and pipes, lakes, streams, and rivers.
Timeframe | Fine |
One-time | $5,000 a day until the issue is resolved |
More than once | $25,000 a day |
Money collected from an illegal discharge goes to the Wake County Public School System.
When you see water pollution or someone dumping litter - collect this information:
See water pollution? Email or call us at 919-996-3940.