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Beaches

Contact Us about Beaches

Report an environmental violation

Report a Violation

Report possible violations of environmental laws and regulations.

Question on the current status of a local beach, please contact you local beach program. Links are found here: Contact state or local beach coordinators.

Questions about plastic debris and trash in our waters? Refer to Trash-Free Waters.

Questions about stormwater and wastewater contaminants? Refer to Stormwater and Wastewater.

Questions about marine and fresh water ecosystems, ocean dumping and marine debris? Refer to Oceans and Coasts.

Please use the form to send us comments or questions. Be sure to include your email address if you’d like a response.

Email the Beach Program (ost.comments@epa.gov)

Mailing Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water (4301T)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460

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