Pathogen Pollutants
Spot It – Report It – Stop It!
Updated: Dec 11, 2023
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- Department:
- Engineering Services
- Service Categories:
- Stormwater
- Related Services:
- Spot, Report, and Stop Water Pollution
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12/11/2023 10:13 am
Spot It – Report It – Stop It!
Updated: Dec 11, 2023
If you observe stormwater pollution, call the Stormwater Helpline at 919-996-3940 or send an email to IllegalDischarge@raleighnc.gov.
If you observe or experience a water line break, contact the Raleigh Water Call Center at 919-996-3245.
Microorganisms that can cause disease in humans and animals are called pathogens and are a type of stormwater pollution that can exist in our waterways ad recreational areas.
Pathogens can be bacteria, viruses, or a protozoa and can cause a variety if illnesses in humans that range from mild gastrointestinal upsets to more serious illnesses such as hepatitis A.