Have you seen discoloration in the creek, or noticed pollution entering the storm drain on your street?
Do you or a neighbor experience flooding on your property or daily commute?
You can be a Creek Watcher by submitting your observations.
We're in this creek together!
Interested in becoming a Creek Watcher?
You can RSVP here.
Photo above shows an example of "illicit discharge" that was increased cloudiness (or turbidity) from one stream into another at Pearl Mill Preserve. Increase turbidity is often caused by construction runoff or illegal dumping.
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Submit your observations of flooding and pollution in Ellerbe and Goose Creek. See the City of Durham Stormwater Contacts below.
Report private drainage system problems at your home by call Stormwater Services
Report pollution (“illicit discharge”), water quality and/or illegal dumping to surface waters, like creeks, ditches, stormwater drains and pipes to Durham Stormwater Services. It is ok to report in more than one way!
Reporting sewer overflows or blockages are handled by the Department of Water Management, and Stormwater Services.
Erosion and sediment problems with construction sites that are a possible violation of sediment and erosion control laws.
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Do you have more questions or need additional support? Please email us at creekwatchers@ellerbecreek.org
Videos about Pollution Detection and Elimination
- City of Charlotte’s Water Watchers program
- Massachusetts explains in more detail the laws behind IDDE programs, what an illicit discharge is and is not.
- New Mexico DOT guidebook on illicit discharges
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