Spills and other emergencies
Department of Environmental Protection, 24 hours/day
484-250-5900
or 1-800-541-2050 (toll free)
Environmental complaints (including water quality complaints)
Department of Environmental Protection, Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
484-250-5991
Off hours, a message can be left at this number
Fish kills (2nd call)
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission,
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
717-626-0228
Fish kills (1st call)
Department of Environmental Protection, 24 hours/day
484-250-5900
Non-emergency environmental complaints can also be submitted online here. These complaints will be addressed by DEP’s regional service representative. For emergencies use the 24 hour DEP hotline at 484-250-5900.
In Delaware County:
Delaware County Conservation District, Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
610-892-9484
In Chester County:
Chester County Conservation District, Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
610-925-4920, Select “0” to talk to the operator
Contact your water utility company:
Aqua Pennsylvania
24 hours/day 610-525-1402 or 877-977-2782
Chester Water Authority
24 hours/day 610-876-8181
For other water-related concerns, including:
- Leaking or overflowing sanitary sewer lines or manholes
- Sewage or other obvious pollutants in creek/pond
- Illegal or pollution discharges into creeks or storm drains/channel
- Dry weather flow from storm sewer outfall that appears polluted
- Or similar concerns about potential pollution events
Please contact your municipality (township, borough, or city). Most municipalities have this information posted on their websites.
If you are unable to connect with a local representative to discuss your concern and the issue appears pressing, you can always reach the DEP emergency line at 484-250-5900 or 1-800-541-2050 (toll free).