Who to contact - Immediately

(860) 424-3338	CT Department of Environmental Protection – Spill Response Division 24 Hour Hotline
(800) 424-8802	National Response Center (NRC) IF the spill reaches or is likely to reach the Quinnipiac River Estuary

Call both numbers! The first number goes to CTDEP, and the NRC number goes to the Coast Guard, who also notifies CTDEP.

Typical Problems to Report

• Oily sheen on the water. When you call the numbers above, try to identify the source of the problem or at least the point where the sheen begins (seeping from the shore, discharge from outfall pipe, etc.).
• Leaking drums or tank(s). Call the CTDEP 24 hour hotline, local police and the Local Zoning Enforcement Officer.
• A truck or car dumps liquid into a stream or storm drain. Contact the above numbers immediately. Copy down a license plate number. Do not attempt to confront the person(s). They may try to retaliate or just dump somewhere else.
• Someone dumps used car oil into a storm drain. Call the CTDEP Spill Response Division. If it has not rained recently, it may be possible to collect the oil before it spreads through the storm drain system. It is ilegal to discharge oil into the waters of the United States. Get a license plate number and call the local police.

For More Information

National Response Center -- US Coast Guard
Office of Response and Restoration -- Nat'l Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Oil and Water Don't Mix -- Animated Kids Story
National Oil Spill Statistics
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response -- USEPA