Citizen Water Quality Complaints

Citizens may submit informal complaints about water quality violations to the department by completing our Ask TDEC online form or by calling our toll-free phone number 888-891-8332.

Please provide as much detailed information as possible in your request.

Citizens may also submit letters by mail to:

Please note that a written complaint submitted to TDEC is a public record subject to disclosure, including the name of the complainant.

TN Department of Health information on waterborne illness prevention

EPA Pollution Prevention Resources for Concerned Citizens