Report a pollution problem or complaint
For a genuine emergency phone ‘000’, more information at Triple Zero - Home.
NT EPA pollution hotline: 1800 064 567
- Free call 24 hour service.
Report online via the online form
The Environment Regulation Division in the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS), Environment Division (The Division) receives and processes reports made to the pollution hotline.
The Division collects your information to identify who is making a report and why.
The Division may use your information as follows:
- to investigate and evaluate non-compliance or contravention of Territory laws
- to contact you to provide updates on your report or to seek further details about it
- to investigate the provision of any false information.
If you consent, your information may be provided to relevant local councils or Northern Territory Government departments or agencies.
You may contact the Division on 1800 064 567 or pollution@nt.gov.au to request access to your personal information. Read the DEPWS privacy policy.
Reporting to the NT EPA
Reporting what | How to report It |
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Pollution incidents that require urgent attention such as illegal dumping, oil spills or chemical releases. | Please call Pollution Hotline now on 1800 064 567 |
Environmental pollution problems and complaints such as noise affecting you in your home, offensive odours, unreasonable dust. |
Report via one of the following: Online form Email: pollution@nt.gov.au Pollution Hotline: 1800 064 567 |
Non-compliance reporting for holders of Waste Discharge Licences, Environmental Approvals, Environment Protection Licences and/or Environment Protection Approvals. |
Environmental Operations Phone: 08 8924 4218 Email: environmentalregulation@nt.gov.au |
Duty to notify under section 14 of the Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1999. |
Pollution Hotline: 1800 064 567 Email: pollution@nt.gov.au |
Other Reporting contacts
The contact telephone numbers below should be used when an approach to the person causing the problem has not been or is unlikely to be successful. For low risk matters the Division will not notify the responsible agency. Individuals will need to directly contact the relevant agency.
Issue or concern | Contact details |
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Agriculture and veterinary chemicals - spray drift |
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Phone: 08 8999 2344 Email: chemicals@nt.gov.au |
Air Quality |
Department of Health Phone: 1800 095 646 |
Asbestos - human health issues |
Department of Health Phone: 1800 095 646 |
Asbestos - in the workplace |
NT WorkSafe Phone: 1800 019 115 Email: ntworksafe@nt.gov.au |
Fish Kills |
Fish Watch Hotline (24 hr) Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Phone: 1800 891 136 |
Food safety |
Department of Health Phone: 1800 095 646 |
Injured marine wildlife |
Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security Phone: 1800 453 941 |
Litter on council land |
Contact your local council Contact details at: NT Councils | LGANT |
Litter on Crown land |
Land Administration – Crown Land Phone: 08 8999 6886 |
Noise - barking dogs, birds |
Local council
Contact details at: NT Councils | LGANT |
Noise - excessive vehicle and motorcycle |
Motor Vehicle Registry Darwin email: mvrtestshed.darwin@nt.gov.au Alice Springs email: mvrtestshed.alicesprings@nt.gov.au |
Noise - licensed venues and patrons |
NT Licensing Commission
Email: territorybusinesscentre@nt.gov.au |
Noise - domestic arguments non-life threatening |
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Phone: 131 444 |
Noise - party and anti-social behaviour |
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Phone: 131 444 |
Noise - vehicle and property alarms |
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Phone: 131 444 |
Noise - civil/private aircraft |
Air Services Australia Phone: 1800 802 584 Web: Report Aircraft Noise |
Noise - military aircraft |
Department of Defence Phone: 1300 333 362 Web: defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise |
Poison |
Poisons Information Centre Phone: 13 11 26 |
Sewage |
Power and Water Corporation Phone: 1800 245 090 Web: customerservice@powerwater.com.au |
Smoky motor vehicles |
Motor Vehicle Registry Darwin email: mvrtestshed.darwin@nt.gov.au Alice Springs email: mvrtestshed.alicesprings@nt.gov.au |
Water Quality | Bore Water Department of Health Phone: 1800 095 646 Town Water Power & Water Corporation Phone: 1800 245 090 Email: customerservice@powerwater.com.au |