Report A Spill
If you witness an ongoing discharge
to a storm drain, call the Public Works
24 hour emergency number:
503-682-1231
Any substance entering a storm drain eventually enters the Willamette River. Protect your local streams and river by reporting pollution. Report stormwater pollution to:
Jim Cartan, Environmental Specialist
Either phone at 503-570-1552 or email jcartan@ci.wilsonville.or.us
Examples of what to report:
- Someone dumping into a storm drain;
- Soapy water entering a catch basin (residential car washing is allowed);
- Restaurants dumping oil or grease into storm drains;
- Motor oil, paint, or other contaminants on the street;
- Leaking dumpsters;
- Mobile businesses dumping wastewater into storm drains (ex. carpet cleaners); and
- Chlorinated swimming pool water drained into the street.
Protect your River from pollution:
- Scoop pet poop;
- Use little to no fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides;
- Wash your car at a commercial car wash or in your grass;
- Plant and protect native trees and plants;
- Keep your car properly maintained;
- Don’t blow your grass clippings or yard debris into the street;
- Walk, bike, or take public transit; and
- Use phosphate-free and biodegradable cleansers for your car, home, and property.
