Pollution / flood / waste
Pollution, flooding, waste and environmental incidents.
Serious pollution or environmental danger?
In England, call the Environment Agency 24h incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. If flooding or an incident creates an immediate danger to life, call 999.
Which body you report to depends on the nation and the type of incident. Small local issues such as fly-tipping and litter go to your local council.
Pollution, flooding, waste and environmental incidents
| Nation / issue | Report to | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| England — serious pollution, fish deaths, illegal abstraction, regulated waste-site incident, damaged river bank or serious environmental event | Environment Agency | 24h incident hotline 0800 80 70 60 |
| England — flood information | Floodline | 0345 988 1188 |
| Wales — environmental incident | Natural Resources Wales | 0300 065 3000 — 24/7 |
| Scotland — pollution / environmental event | SEPA | 0800 80 70 60; online reporting |
| Northern Ireland — water pollution | Northern Ireland Environment Agency | 0800 80 70 60 — 24/7 |
| Northern Ireland — flooding incident | Flooding Incident Line | 0300 2000 100 — 24/7 |
| Small fly-tipping, litter, local noise, abandoned waste, dangerous local building | Local council | Use local authority online reporting; 999 for immediate danger |
Official sources
All reporting topicsLast verified 28 September 2026