Report Environmental Events to SEPA

An environmental event is an incident which has, or may have, an environmental impact.

SEPA often receives reports which are outwith our statutory remit. Please check details on what SEPA does not do before you submit a report - What we don't do

If you are reporting odour, it helps us if you provide an accurate description of the odour. Have a look at some of the smells associated with the activities we regulate – typical odours.

Once a report is submitted, it will be prioritised based on environmental significance. See SEPA's statement on how we prioritise.

This report must NOT be used in place of notifying emergency services when there is an immediate threat to life, health and/or property. If you are unable to submit an online report, then you can contact the Pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

Complaining anonymously

If you wish to complain anonymously then contact the Pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60 to ensure we have the required information to take action. Anonymous notifications submitted via the webform are not included in SEPA’s overall events notification numbers.

Contacting you

We will only make further contact where necessary. In most cases you will not receive any further update from us with respect to this event.

SEPA complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 and our Privacy Policy outlines the way in which we use this information.

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  1. After clicking on the button above you will be taken to a map
  2. In the top right hand corner of the map you will find a search box
  3. You can either type in the place or postcode of the location where the event is happening, or select the cross and then click on the map in the location of the event
  4. If you are reporting an event from a mobile device and have location services turned on your location will automatically be identified on the map
  5. The map operates just like Google map so you can zoom in or scroll to a new location
  6. Once the location of the event is correctly identified click next in the search box
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Event Report

Please provide some information about the time of the event and what type of event it is.

Report details

Location of Event:
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Date of event:
What time were you first aware of the event?:
Is the event:
Stopped?     Ongoing?
Type of event:
Description of event:

Help: What did you see, hear or smell? How big or widespread is it? What effect did this have on the environment?

Where do you think it is coming from? Please give details e.g. address. (optional):
Add a photo that shows the event (optional):

Only one photo of type JPG, PNG or GIF up to 10MB filesize. Upload speed will be affected by your location and signal strength.

Contact Details

SEPA may need to contact you to obtain further information. Please provide your details below. We will only make further contact where necessary. In most cases you will not receive any further update from us with respect to this event. SEPA complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 and our Privacy Policy outlines the way in which we use this information. If you wish to remain anonymous then please close this form and report via our pollution hotline, 0800 80 70 60.

Contact Name (optional):
Contact Telephone Number (optional):
Contact Email Address (optional*):
Contact Address (optional):
Contact Postcode (optional):

Please check the above information is correct before submitting.

* You will not receive a confirmation email if you leave the email address field blank.





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