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OCDC Hotline

There are many ways you can help stop pollution from entering our waterways through the local storm sewers, by:

1.  Becoming more aware of what may be causing storm water pollution in your area, through City newsletters, City and local websites and getting involved in the community.
2. Reporting to your municipal officials:
   1.  Any dumping of inappropriate materials (i.e. oil or antifreeze) into storm water drains.
   2.  Construction sites that do not have erosion or sediment controls.
   3.  Suspicious looking materials or discoloration from storm sewers or in local streams, lakes or rivers.
3.  Using good housekeeping practices with lawn care chemicals, oil, gasoline, pet wastes, etc.
4.  Helping to start or participating in programs to recycle and safely dispose of used oil and household hazardous wastes and containers.
5.  Telling others about pollution from storm water runoff and what they can do to help.

The Oakland County Drain Commissioner has partnered with the Oakland County Department of Public Safety to offer a 24-hour hotline for the reporting of potential storm sewer problems.  Please call this number if you witness any of the following:

• Leaky septic systems
• Suspicious dumping
• Dead or stressed fish or animals
• An unusual or suspicious discharge in a catch basin or waterway
• Dumping of animal wastes
• Runoff from storage piles