Instructions

If this is an active discharge of toxic materials such as oil or gas, please call 911.

Is this violation within Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways – Oʻahu District Storm Water Management Area?

Illicit Discharge: Any release of materials into a HDOT Highways – Oʻahu Division storm drain or conveyance that is not composed entirely of storm water, except for firefighting operations. Such materials, including but not limited to yard debris, oil, automotive fluids, dirt, gravel, and construction waste (e.g., cement wash water or paint), are prohibited from entering the roadway drainage system.

Illegal Connection: A physical connection to any HDOT Highways – Oʻahu Division storm water drain or conveyance. For example, a private homeowner installing pipes that directly leads laundry wastewater, sewer systems, or roof drains into a HDOT drainage system.

The map below may be used to determine if the location of the violation you observed is within the HDOT Highways – Oʻahu District Storm Water Management Area.

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If the area of the illicit discharge or illegal connection appears to be near or within the HDOT Highways – Oʻahu District Storm Water Management Area of the Hawai’i Department of Transportation, please fill out the Report a Violation form below with as many details as possible. Please provide an address of the violation location if available, or describe where the violation occurred using known landmarks, street names, or place names. If you observed suspicious activity, please include your observations and if possible, indicate the parties involved. Please also provide your contact information so we may contact you for additional information if needed or resolution of the issue. Information collected remains confidential and is disclosed only to relevant regulatory authorities for the purpose of incident response.

If the location of the violation appears to be outside of the HDOT Highways – Oʻahu District Storm Water Management Area, please use the most relevant Alternative Agency Contact Information listed alongside the Report a Violation form.

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Other Ways to Report:

Storm Water Hotline

(808) 831-6714

Email

info@StormWaterHawaii.com

Alternative Agency Contact Information

Location of Concern: Urban & City Areas (Oʻahu)
When to Contact: Public reporting for dumping, flooding, clogged storm drains, polluted runoff, etc.

Address
1000 Uluʻōhiʻa St., Suite 215
Kapolei, HI 96707

Phone: (808) 768-3300
Email: stormwater@honolulu.gov
Websites: HNL 311 Website
App: HNL 311

Location of Concern: Statewide
When to Contact:

  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) complaints – facilities that may be violating their NPDES permit
  • Point source discharges to State surface waters – facilities or activities that are discharging to State surface waters without an NPDES permit.
  • Wastewater spills that reach State surface waters. Call for wastewater spills.
  • Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act program monitoring issues – concerns related to BEACH Act program sampling and posted advisories.

NOTE, The Clean Water Branch does not have jurisdiction for the issues below:

  • Polluted runoff or nonpoint source pollution (i.e., human waste, litter, pesticides runoff, water discoloration, observed illegal dumping).
  • Coastal erosion, seawalls, fish kills, naturally occurring bacteria/algal blooms.
  • Solid waste issues related to homelessness and other social issues.

To report issues related to the above, please contact the relevant federal, state, or county program.

Address
2827 Waimano Home Rd #225,
Pearl City, HI 96782

Phone: (808) 586-4309
After-Hour Spills: (808) 247-2191
Email: CleanWaterBranch@doh.hawaii.gov (include location description and/or address, description of complaint, photos/videos if available, and contact information)
Websites: DOH Clean Water Branch Website

Report a Violation
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE)
Location of Concern: State Lands & Shorelines
When to Contact: Enforcement on state lands, shorelines, and conservation areas. Best used for dumping concerns, grading concerns, and shoreline violations.
Address: 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 130, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0400
Website: DLNR Website
DLNR Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM)
Location of Concern: Streams & Water Resources
When to Contact: Stream flow, groundwater, and surface water concerns.
Address: 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 227, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 587-0214
DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW)
Location of Concern: Forests, Watersheds, & Natural Areas
When to Contact: Concerns regarding watershed damage, forests, and non-urban natural lands.
Address: 2135 Makiki Heights Dr., Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 973-9778
USAG Hawaiʻi Clean Water Program
Location of Concern: DoD Army (Oʻahu & Hawaiʻi Island)
When to Contact: Storm water concerns, spills, and NPDES compliance on Army land.
Phone: (808) 656-1111 (daytime); (808) 656-3279 (after hours)
MCBH Kaneohe Bay Environmental Office
Location of Concern: DoD Marine Corps
When to Contact: Storm water and environmental compliance concerns on Marine Corps Base. When calling, ask for the Environmental Office.
Phone: (808) 257-7000
NAVFAC Hawaiʻi Environmental Office (JBPHH)
Location of Concern: DoD Navy & Air Force
When to Contact: Storm water concerns, spills, and violations on Navy/Airforce property, specifically those on JBPHH.
Phone: (808) 471-0362
EPA Region 9 -- Environmental Violations
Location of Concern: Near DoD and other Federal Lands
When to Contact: NPDES and storm water concerns; contractor and federal compliance concerns. Use this contact for federal oversight concerns and major violations.
Phone: (800) 424-8802 (emergency line)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) -- Honolulu District, Regulatory Branch
The Corps regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into Waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and any work over, at, or below the Mean High Water Mark of Section 10 Waters of the U.S. (i.e., tidal or navigable waters).
Location of Concern: Waters of the U.S. within federal jurisdiction (may include lakes, ponds, wetlands, streams, oceans, etc.)
When to Contact: Wetland concerns, stream impacts, dredge/fill violations, unpermitted work in/over/under tidal/navigable waters.
Phone: (808) 835-4303
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)
Location of Concern: Agricultural and Erosional Areas
When to Contact: This contact is for advisory only, and helps with mitigation and planning.
Address: 300 Ala Moana Blvd #4-118, Honolulu, HI 96850
Phone: (808) 600-2912