Spills to our roads and storm drains are carried - untreated - through our stormwater system to local streams and other bodies of water. From there, they can cause serious problems for people, pets, and the environment.
How do I report a spill?
Call Bothell's Spill Hotline at
425-806-6750
. The hotline is answered day and night. If the spill is a direct hazard to human or environmental health,call
911
.
Examples of what to report
Pollutants from these activities end up washing down Bothell's storm drains and emptying into the nearest body of water. Please call the Spill Hotline if you see any of these:
Vehicle fluids leaking onto the street
Soapy water entering the street from washing cars, sidewalks, buildings, or awnings
Paint, motor oil, or other contaminant on the street
Restaurants dumping food or grease into storm drains
Mobile businesses dumping wastewater into storm drains (from things like carpet cleaning)
Blowing debris or yard waste into the street
Chlorinated swimming pool water drained into the street
Landscaping dirt piles in the street
Concrete washout from home improvement or construction projects
Mud tracked out into the street or muddy water entering the street, typically from a construction site
Construction sites without effective erosion control measures in place