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​The environmental divisions of our Department (Resilient Environment Department), investigate violations of Chapter 27 of the Broward County Code, also known as the Natural Resource Protection Code. Generally, these are activities that could potentially impact the air, waters, soils, or other natural resources of the County. However, be advised that the regulations we enforce may be subject to specific exemptions, inclusions, or exclusions. If you have a question as to the specific regulations we enforce through Chapter 27, go to Topics Addressed by Enforcement Administration or call Enforcement Administration at 954-519-1210.

​You can electronically file a complaint by following the appropriate steps or by calling the Environmental Response Line at 954-519-1499, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please be advised that complaint information is a public record and subject to sunshine laws.

​Complaints are referred to the subject matter program for review and appropriate action. If an inspection occurs, you should be notified by the inspector as to the outcome, providing that you furnished contact information. If you do not hear from the department within a reasonable period, call 954-519-1499. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can speak with the program manager.

​You can file a notification of a pollution incident, sewage discharge or other environmental problem required by a license or Chapter 27 by calling the Environmental Response Line at 954-519-1499, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.