Reporting Problems in the Little Falls Watershed

If you see a problem in the stream, such as excess sediment/silt, oily sheens, strange colors, chemical/sewer odors or fish kills, please call as soon as possible to report it. Be prepared to provide the exact location, the date, the time, a concise description of the problem and your contact information.

Report the Problem to:	Nature of the Problem	Telephone Number(s) & Hours
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection	water quality problems such as odors, oil or sediment	240-777-7770 or 240-777-7700.  After regular business hours, your call will be forwarded to a hotline.
	sediment runoff from a construction project	240-777-6259 (county sediment control/permit services)
	blocked drains, overload of winter sand or salt, other road-related problems	240-777-6000 (Department of Public Works & Transportation)
	illegal dumping (e.g., trash, construction materials)	240-777-DUMP (240-777-3867)
	report drainage from a neighbor's property	240-777-3785 (housing code enforcement)
	ONLINE REPORTING - you can send an e-mail to the county describing the problem at: askDEP@montgomerycountymd.gov To fill out an online complaint form, go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/deptmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/eforms/home.asp (click on water quality)
Maryland Department of the Environment	Any type of problem	1-800-633-6101 - M-F, 8 am to 5 pm 1-866-633-4686 - after hours & on weekends
Maryland Department of Transportation	road side cleanup crews dumping sand and gravel left over from winter road application, dirt, leaves, etc. into streams or sewers.	3-1-1
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)	water leaks, sewer overflows, sediment runoff as a result of WSSC activities	301-206-4002 (24-hour WSSC emergency number)
Park Police	suspicious or unsafe activity in the stream valley park	301-949-3010 (emergency number)