Stormwater pollution occurs in several forms. Each are harmful to a river or stream’s ecosystem; killing aquatic life, smothering spawning grounds, etc. Below are just some of the ways stormwater is polluted.




To report an illicit discharge, dumping, jobsite runoff, or any other stormwater pollution related issue please call our hotline phone number or email to report.
If a suspected Hazardous Material type spill or incident has occurred, please call 911 for the Charleston Fire Department and 1-800-642-3074 for the WV/DEP Spill Hotline.
City Engineering Department: Non Emergency Hotline 304-348-8106
Email: swm@cityofcharleston.org
Mailing Address: Engineering / Stormwater Physical
114 Dickenson Street, Charleston, WV 25301
