The mission of the Pollution Control Section is to protect, preserve, and restore our water and other natural resources through monitoring, pollution prevention, education, and remediation programs.
Ninety-six percent of Collier County’s drinking water comes from underground aquifers, which are replenished by surface water that filters down through porous soils. Any pollutants that end up on the land surface or in canals and lakes could eventually be found in the county's drinking water supply.
This mission is met through the implementation of the following programs. Each program’s goal is directly aligned with the mission and the Pollution Control Ordinance 2019-17(PDF, 13MB).
- Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment
- Groundwater Sampling
- Surface Water Sampling
- Laboratory Services
- Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance
- Sludge Transportation & Disposal Management
- Pollution Complaint Investigation
- Wellfield Protection
- Stormwater Permit Compliance
- Education and Outreach
Report Pollution or Illegal Dumping
Phone
Call the Pollution Control main line 239-252-2502.
You will be prompted to leave a voicemail, and we will respond at our next availability.
Email
Email the general email at pollution_control@collier.gov.
When emailing Collier County Pollution Control, please give a location and point of contact with a detailed explanation of the complaint. Pictures are encouraged!
We will respond at our next availability.
Online Reporting
Complaints can be reported via the Collier 311 systems.
When making a Collier 311 complaint, please follow the instructions as outlined on the landing page.
Collier 311 Pollution Complaint Submittal
Additional Help
- Red Tide Hotline: 239-252-2591
- Go to Collier County Parks & Recreation for updates on beach opening and closures.
- If requesting a records search for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) regarding an environmental cleanup for hazardous materials or substances, petroleum spills or incidents, or any past or present groundwater, surface water, soil, or other environmental investigations, please contact Collier County Pollution Control at pollution_control@collier.gov.
- It is recommended that you also contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection South District Office at 239-344-5600 and the Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Division at phil.snyderburn@collier.gov.
- If sampling is required for development, review the guidance on the provisions of LDC 3.08.00 A. 4.d(PDF, 507KB)