Stormwater

Here you will find local and state resources pertaining to stormwater issues or concerns across the Pigeon River Watershed.

What is an Illicit Discharge?

Water that contains pollutants, like sediment and pathogens, that enters a waterway via surface flow or a storm drain pipe. Examples are sewer line breaks, septic system failures, and grey water from homes (laundry) or carwash facilities.

Reporting Illicit Discharges

NC State Sediment and Erosion Control

Call: 1-866-STOPMUD
Please have the following information ready when you call to report an illicit discharge:

  • Time and date of illicit discharge
  • Location of illicit discharge
  • Brief description of incident.

Additional Resources

Town of Waynesville

during business hours:
M – F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;

call 828-356-1172 or email: [email protected]

Haywood Waterways Association

call 828-476-4667, ext. 10.

[email protected]

Town of Clyde

during business hours:
M – F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm;

call 828-627-2566 or email: [email protected]