REPORT A RIVER EMERGENCYIf you see a fish kill of any size, chemicals spilling into any drainage way, or mud coming off a construction site, report it immediately to the TN Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC):Call 1-888-891-TDEC (8332) 24 hours a day It takes quick action to gather the information to determine the source of the problem and to contain a pollution risk. TDEC and other state agencies have a system to respond, so don’t hesitate to call any time of day, and leave a message if it is after hours. A quick response is vital to effective law enforcement. If you suspect someone is pulling water out of the river without a permit, please call Joey Holland at the TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation: 615-687-7020. For mud running off construction sites, local governments have regulations on erosion control and stormwater runoff and will respond first. Please call: City of Franklin: 791-3218 City of Brentwood: 371-0080 Williamson County: 790-5608 Davidson County (for Bellevue): 880-2420 City of Dickson: 441-9506 If possible, take a dated photograph, jot down as much detail as possible, and provide it to TDEC, the local government if appropriate, and to HRWA so we can follow-up! BE SAFE: Do NOT trespass and do NOT get near any situation involving a chemical spill. |