Working together to protect and restore the Harpeth River Watershed and provide expertise in statewide conservation policy
 
 

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REPORT A RIVER EMERGENCY

If you see a fish kill of any size, chemicals spilling into any drainage way, or mud coming off a construction site, report it immediately to the TN Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC):

Call 1-888-891-TDEC (8332) 24 hours a day

It takes quick action to gather the information to determine the source of the problem and to contain a pollution risk. TDEC and other state agencies have a system to respond, so don’t hesitate to call any time of day, and leave a message if it is after hours.

A quick response is vital to effective law enforcement.

 

If you suspect someone is pulling water out of the river without a permit, please call Joey Holland at the TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation: 615-687-7020.


For mud running off construction sites, local governments have regulations on erosion control and stormwater runoff and will respond first. Please call:

City of Franklin: 791-3218

City of Brentwood: 371-0080

Williamson County: 790-5608

Davidson County (for Bellevue): 880-2420

City of Dickson: 441-9506

If possible, take a dated photograph, jot down as much detail as possible, and provide it to TDEC, the local government if appropriate, and to HRWA so we can follow-up!

 

BE SAFE: Do NOT trespass and do NOT get near any situation involving a chemical spill.

 

Contact HRWA and send us your information also:
Harpeth River Watershed Association
phone 615-790-9767, fax 615-790-9897
P.O. Box 1127, Franklin, TN 37065
www.harpethriver.org
hrwa@harpethriver.org