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How to report an oil sheen on the Hudson River

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 [email protected] 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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