
How to report a drainage or water quality problem
Drainage and water quality complaint investigations
Who to contact depends on where you are & the problem:
- In which jurisdiction is your problem located? If you are unsure, check parcel viewer to find out.
- In a city area (incorporated King County)
- Outside city areas (unincorporated King County)
- What type of problem are you facing? The table below helps you identify the right agency.
Type of problem | Responsible agency | Telephone |
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King County Stormwater Services: submit a report form |
206-477-4811 |
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King County Roads Services |
206-477-8100 |
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King County Illegal Dumping Hotline |
206-296-7483 |
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King County Department of Local Services (DLS) Code Enforcement |
206-296-6680 |
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DLS Code Enforcement |
206-296-6600 |
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Public Health - Seattle & King County -Environmental Health Services Division |
206-477-8050 |
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Public Health - Seattle & King County -Environmental Health Services Division - Private Wells |
206-477-8050 |
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King County Wastewater Treatment and your local sewer agency |
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King County Industrial Waste Program |
206-477-5300 |
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Your local sewer agency |
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Washington State Department of Ecology | 800-258-5990 |
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AND 2) Oil Spill Task Force |
800-424-8802
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911 or Washington State Department of Ecology | 800-258-5990 |
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Your City |
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King County Lakes Program |
What happens if a violation is found?
Water and Land Resources will require responsible persons to resolve drainage and water quality problems and/or implement on-site best management practices (BMP's) as outlined in King County's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Manual.
Water and Land Resources will rely, as much as possible, on education and technical assistance in gaining compliance with the Water Quality Code (K.C.C.9.12) and Drainage Code (K.C.C.9.04). WLR will take enforcement action when there is a clear and/or flagrant violation of the Water Pollution Code or Drainage Code when compliance is not achieved.
Why do I have to give my name and contact information?
Because we may need to contact you to find out more details about the problem or actual location. We may determine that the complaint belongs to another agency and need to get back to you with this information. This also allows us to keep you informed of the results of our investigation.