Pollution Incidents

We investigate reported pollution incidents to find the source and its impact on the environment. We also try to limit the effects.

Understanding Pollution Incidents maps

The red triangles show incidents that have had a major (reported as category 1 incidents) impact on the environment.

The orange triangles show incidents that have had a significant (reported as category 2 incidents) impact on the environment.

If you want more information about a pollution incident,  contact the Environment Agency’s National Customer Contact Centre on 0370 8506506.