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Need to report an environmental concern? We’ve made it simple!
The Process
- Gather your information.
- Location: an exact address, intersections, waterbody
- Date and time: the date and time the incident occurred or was observed
- Description: a detailed description of what was observed (dumping, emissions, odors, noises). If it is safe to do so take a photo.
- Contact information in case we need to collect more information or if you would like us to provide updates to you
- Go to Manatee County’s 311 Portal Manatee 311 - Manatee County Government or call 3-1-1.
- Provide all the information gathered.
- We will review your concern and investigate the incident. Complaint investigations are interleaved with other field investigations. We cannot offer immediate response in all circumstances. In most situations where we can quickly identify and meet with the responsible party we can resolve the issue quickly.
| What is an Illicit Discharge? | |
Manatee County’s municipal storm sewer system was designed to convey only storm water. Discharges other than storm water are called illicit discharges. | |
| Report Other Issues | |
Report an Environmental Emergency Report Injured, Orphaned, or Nuisance Wildlife | |
Service Output: Report
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. If safe to do so, take a clear picture of what you encounter.
Yes. The following categories of non-stormwater discharges provided they do not cause a violation of water quality standards:
- Water line flushing;
- Landscape irrigation;
- Diverted stream flows;
- Rising ground waters;
- Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR 35.2005(20));
- Uncontaminated pumped ground water;
- Discharges from potable water sources;
- Foundation drains;
- Air conditioning condensate;
- Irrigation water;
- Springs;
- Water from crawl space pumps;
- Footing drains;
- Lawn watering runoff;
- Water from individual residential car washing;
- Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
- Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
- Residual street wash water; and
- Discharges or flows from fire fighting activities. [62-624.200(2), F.A.C.]
An illicit discharge can be anything that does not look like stormwater (with a few exceptions). Some indicators include odors, vegetation, or sludge around drains, soapy or murky waters.