How to report an oil sheen on the Hudson River
May 20, 2015
Riverkeeper Team
Members of the public reporting an oil sheen in the wake of the Indian Point transformer fire and oil spill should call both of these authorities:
Federal/EPA spill hotline:
1-800-424-8802
NYS spill hotline:
1-800-457-7362
Photos are critical, and can be submitted to both EPA and DEC via an email that will be provided to callers.
Those who submit photos are asked to copy Riverkeeper at info@riverkeeper.org or visiting our pollution report page.
Please include the following information:
· Date/Time/Weather Conditions
· Location
· Details – sight/smell/frequency
· Photos, video, narrative
· Your contact information
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