Reporting pollution
Pollution can come from many sources—dust from a construction site, oil leaking into a creek from old machinery, chemical spray from a neighbouring farm, or noise from a factory.
Under legislation, the agency responsible for investigating pollution reports varies depending on the source of the pollution.
If you suspect someone is polluting, you can:
- contact your local council
- call the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372.
You will be asked to describe the pollution in detail—it is important for you to identify the source of the pollution, if possible. The more information you can give, the easier it will be to investigate and resolve the incident.
We will determine the appropriate agency to follow up your report.




