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Contact Us about Beaches

Question on the current status of a local beach? Contact state or local beach coordinators.

Questions about plastic debris and trash in our waters? Refer to the EPA's Trash-Free Waters program.

Questions about stormwater, wastewater, or septic contaminants?

Questions about protecting marine and fresh water ecosystems, such as regulations to control ocean dumping and vessel discharges?

Questions about harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater and marine waters?

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 (beaches@epa.gov)

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