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Galveston Bay Action Network
Not sure what jurisdiction to report pollution to?
The Galveston Bay Action Network allows residents to easily report any pollution they see using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device from anywhere in the Houston-Galveston region.
The information is automatically forwarded to the proper investigating authority based on location. Galveston Bay Action Network is managed by the Galveston Bay Foundation, a Houston-based nonprofit working to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay.
All kinds of pollution found on land and in water can be reported. Types of pollution to report include: oil and chemical spills, trash, illegal dumping, illegal discharge of boat sewage, bird or fish kills, submerged vessels, and waters that are abnormally colored or have an unusual odor.
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Additional Contact Numbers
Austin County
Sheriff's Department
979-865-3111
Brazoria County
Environmental Health Department
979-864-1600
281-756-1600
979-388-1600
Sheriff's Department, Environmental Investigations (For Large Spills, Toxic Materials, or Illegal Dumping)
979-864-2392
281-756-2392
979-388-2392
Chambers County
Environmental Health
409-267-2700
Sheriff's Office
409-267-2500
Colorado County
Sheriff's Office(Illegal Dumping Outside of City Limits)
979-732-2388
Note: For illegal dumping or dumpsites inside city limits, contact City Police.
Fort Bend County
Environmental Health Department (Fort Bend County's Septic System Reports)
281-342-7469
Sheriff's Office (Illegal Dumpings In-Progress)
1 800-341-6116
281-341-4665
Galveston County
Health District, Pollution Control
409-938-2251
Harris County
Pollution Control Services Department
713-920-2831
City of Houston
311
713-837-0311
Liberty County
Sheriff's Office, Environmental Enforcement
281-592-8420
Matagorda County
Environmental Health
979-244-2717
Montgomery County
Environmental Health Services
936-539-7839
281-364-4200
Walker County
Environmental Health Department
706-639-2574
Waller County
Environmental Division
979-921-0391
Wharton County
Constable Precinct 2, Environmental Crimes Division (Illegal Dumping In Progress/Illegal Dump Sites Reports)
979-335-6210
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Jurisdictional 24-hour Number
1-888-777-3186
Region 12 Houston Office
713-767-3500
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Regional Office, Kills and Spills Team
281-842-8100