Air Pollution
This program investigates complaints from the public and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to visible emissions, odors, fugitive dust, and exterior lead paint removal and performs compliance monitoring of exterior lead paint removal activities and businesses/facilities with a history of noncompliance.
Contacts
Sean Zeiger, Environmental Scientist III
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4146
Patrick Hogan, Environmental Engineer IV
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4449
Report an Industrial Odor
Help DEM identify odor patterns, evaluate potential air quality concerns, and prioritize monitoring and response efforts. Use this form to report industrial odors from facilities, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, or environmental cleanup sites. Please include the time, location, and details of what you observed.
Important: While every submission is reviewed, reports submitted through this form are used to track trends and are not considered individual complaints requiring an immediate response.
Report an Industrial Odor for DEM Monitoring Data
Report an Environmental Complaint
DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits, and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records, and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous.
After-hours emergency: 401-222-3070