The Environment Agency (EA) is responsible for water pollution in:
- rivers or the sea
- lakes or reservoirs
- canals
- smaller streams or watercourses (for example, a brook or culvert)
Water pollution can include:
- sewage
- waste, spills or leaks from farms
- waste, spills or leaks from factories or other industry
- spills or leaks from object
You can report online or by phone.
Report water pollution – GOV.UK
If you’re unable to use the online service, you can call the Environment Agency incident hotline.
Telephone: 0800 80 70 60 (24-hour service)
Find out about call charges – GOV.UK.