How to report a problem on the Georges River
Report an incident or problem that could affect the health of the river or people using the river.
Someone is drowning | Call 000 |
Flood or storm emergencies | Call NSW SES on 132 500 |
Water coming out of a drain is not clear (it looks or smells polluted or toxic) and presents an immediate threat to human health or property. Report it immediately to emergency services. As first responders, Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are responsible for controlling and containing incidents |
Call 000 and ask for Fire |
Large oil spill in the river | Call 000 |
Rubbish on the river. Pick it up and put it in a bin. If there’s a large amount of rubbish or it’s dangerous rubbish, such as needles or sharp objects, report it but don’t touch it | Call EPA on 131 555 |
Dead fish or animals are in the river | Call EPA on 131 555 |
If you see a building site with poor sediment and erosion controls (e.g. collapsed sediment fences, uncovered sand, and sediments entering the street or drain) | Call your local council |
You witness littering from a vehicle | Report to EPA |
Roadside rubbish on major roads and highways | Call NSW RMS on 131700 |
Roadside rubbish on local roads | Call your local council |
Small amounts (under two trailer loads) of illegally dumped waste | Call your local council |
Large amounts (over two trailer loads) of illegally dumped waste | Call EPA on 131 555 |
You see some sort of chemical, such as fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides being poured into a stormwater drain | Call EPA on 131 555 |
Sewer overflows or sewage smell | Call Sydney Water on 132 090 |
Pollution appears to be coming from a vessel on the water | Call NSW RMS on 131 256 |
Suspected illegal vegetation clearance | Call OEH on 131 555 |
Chemical spills | Contact EPA Call 000 |
Sewage overflows | Contact Sydney Water |
Boat accidents or waterway incidents | Call 000 Contact Roads and Maritime Services |
Pollution from a vessel | Contact Roads and Maritime Services |