Take Action & Report Problems
in the Watershed
Help protect our land and waters by reporting problems and concerns.
When reporting an issue, please include date, time, location of issue, and as many details as you can.
Photos are extremely useful.
Report Immediate Toxic Hazards to the Public by dialing 9-1-1
Environmental Emergencies
Report any environmental emergency that poses a sudden or immediate threat to public health or well-being of the environment arising from the release or potential release of oil, radioactive materials, or hazardous chemicals into the air, land, or water
call toll free (866) 633-4686. Anonymous calls are accepted. Hotline by Maryland Dept of the Environment
Creek Blockages & Road Salt Concerns
-Creek debris and log jams along bridges can become hazardous to boaters as well as put damaging pressure on road structures.
-Excess Road Salt piles should also be reported to avoid impact of chlorides and chemicals to our creeks.
Report these issues to the respective City or County Highway Department:
Washington County Highway Form. https://www.washco-md.net/highways/report-roadway-problem/
Hagerstown City Public Works Streets Division: Phone: (301) 739-8577 Ext. 179 https://www.hagerstownmd.org/68/Street-Division
Funkstown: 301-791-0948 (Emergency number 301-992-0581) https://www.funkstown.com/contact-us/
Williamsport: (301) 223-7711 https://williamsportmd.gov/community/town-government/
Dumping
Report illegal dumping of trash, debris, solid waste, etc. within Washington County with THIS FORM Link connects to Washington County MD Dept. of Environmental Management
Discharges
Report discharge to streams or storm systems including direct connections or land runoff with THIS FORM Link connects to Washington County Dept. of Environmental Management
If you see anything other than stormwater going onto County road surfaces or into storm drains in the County, please report it immediately by calling the Washington County Division of Environmental Management at 240-313-2600, or by using the form below. After hours call 240-313-2669.
Other Enforcement Contacts:
Hagerstown City Code Enforcement: online form https://www.hagerstownmd.org/FormCenter/Code-Administration-2/Report-a-Concern--Violation-about-a-Prop-61
Hagerstown Police Department https://www.hagerstownmd.org/894/Report-A-Concern non-emergency number 240 313-4345
Washington County Sheriff's Office, 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown (240) 313-2100
Voice your concerns:
In person:
Hagerstown City Council Meetings: Regular Session: Held at 7:00 p.m. generally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Citizen comments can be sent via email https://www.hagerstownmd.org/135/Meeting-Schedule
County Commissioners Meeting: meets almost every week, on Tuesdays, in the Washington County Administration Complex at 100 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD. Meeting times vary.
By email:
Hagerstown City Council Meetings: To submit Citizen Comments, email councilcomments@hagerstownmd.org no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Regular Session meeting date.
Board of County Commissioners