Citizens can help report violations or problems they notice in their local streams before they cause more damage and pollution.
You may be the first to recognize “illicit”, nonpermitted discharges – typically any flows other than rainwater- being directed into storm sewers or out of pipes into streams. “Dry weather flows”, defined as flows from stormwater outfall pipes after a 48 hour period without rain, should also be reported to your municipality or the DEP for further investigation.