Pollution - what we do

The Pollution Team investigate complaints from the public concerning commercial, industrial and domestic pollution problems and public health nuisances including:

• noise
• bonfires
• general nuisance such as odours
• rubbish accumulations
• pests

They also undertake the:

• authorisation of certain prescribed processes that have the potential to cause pollution
• approval of furnace installations, arrestment plant and chimney heights
• monitoring of local air quality
• investigation of contaminated land
• enforcement of standards for rural and mains drainage systems
• testing of private water supplies e.g. boreholes and wells
• provision of assisted funerals

You can report problems with noise, black smoke from bonfires, rubbish accumulations etc. using our report it form, a simple form which you can complete and submit online.

Contact Details

Email: environmental.services@tendringdc.gov.uk
Address: Environmental Services, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1SE
Telephone: 01255 686767